Panic Attacks 

Panic attacks are very sudden, discrete periods of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms.  The onset of these episodes is typically abrupt, and may have no obvious triggers.

Although these episodes may appear random, they are a subset of an evolutionary response commonly referred to as fight or flight that occur out of context. This response floods the body with hormones, particularly epinephrine (adrenaline), that aid it in defending against harm. Experiencing a panick attack is said to be one of the most intensely frightening, upsetting and uncomfortable experiences of a person's life.

According to the American Psychological Association the symptoms of a panic attack commonly last approximately thirty minutes. However, panic attacks can be as short as 15 seconds, while sometimes panic attacks may form a cyclic series of episodes, lasting for an extended period, sometimes hours. Often those afflicted will experience significant anticipatory anxiety and limited symptom attacks in between attacks, in situations where attacks have previously occurred.

Panic attacks are commonly linked to agoraphobia and the fear of not being able to escape a bad situation. Many who experience panic attacks feel trapped and unable to free themselves.

Panic attacks also affect people differently. Experienced sufferers may be able to completely "ride out" a panic attack with little to no obvious symptoms or external manifestations. Others, notably first-time sufferers, may even call for emergency services; many who experience a panic attack for the first time fear they are having a heart attack or a nervous breakdown.

The following symptoms are common during a panic attack:

• upset stomach & nausea
• diarrhea
• rapid heartbeat
• shortness of breath or inability to breath
• dizziness
• sweating, shaking or trembling
• a sense of fear
• cold, sometimes clammy skin
• tingling sensation in the fingers or toes
• chest pain
• hot flashes or chills
• thinking you are going to die or go crazy
• a feeling that you are detached from your surroundings

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Panic attacks can be a frightening experience until you start to understand what is going on in your body and how to control and get rid of those feelings and symptoms.  Whatever you do, do not try and ignore this problem, because it is an epidemic in the world today.

Thousands upon thousands of people today are experiencing this anxiety disorder and need to deal with it. If left alone, it can ruin your life. Don't let that happen to you !