Panic attacks are terrifying.
Anyone that has ever had one knows how horrible they feel.
Today, we're going to go into what they are and how to deal with them.
First, we need to know what we are experiencing exactly.
People use the term anxiety attack and panic attack interchangeably, but they are two different things.
Here's how to differentiate:
Anxiety attack symptoms
nervousness and worry
tension and irritability
fear
trouble sitting still
increased heart rate
chest tightness or pain
chills or hot flashes
sweating, shortness of breath
numbness or tingling
upset stomach or knots in stomach
feeling dizzy or lightheaded
headache
These symptoms usually come on gradually, and can last for days or weeks. They may also come and go.
You will typically experience most, if not all, of these symptoms.
Panic attack symptoms:
nervousness and worry
tension
fear
fear of dying and/or losing control
trouble sitting still
heart palpitations, pounding heart, accelerated heart rate
chest tightness or pain
chills or hot flashes
sweating, difficulty breathing
hyperventilating
numbness or tingling
hypoxia (in extreme cases)
upset stomach or knots in stomach
feeling dizzy or lightheaded
headache
detachment from reality or self
trembling or shaking
sense of impending doom or danger
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