What Are the Components of a Panic Attack? drmahapatra@headandmind A person experiencing a panic attack demonstrates four or more of the following symptoms which come on rapidly and peak within 10 minutes: 1. Palpitations, pounding or accelerated heart rate 2. Sweating 3. Trembling or Shaking 4. Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering 5. Feelings of choking 6. Chest pain or discomfort 7. Nausea or abdominal pain 8. Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded or faint 9. Feeling of unreality or being detached from oneself 10. Fear of losing control or going crazy 11. Fear of dying 12. Numbness or tingling in the body 13. Chills or hot flashes Panic Disorder occurs when people suffer from sudden and unexpected, uncontrollable panic attacks, anticipatory anxiety and phobic avoidance. Those who experience frequent panic attacks, worry about having another pending attack or the consequences of having another attack. This is called anticipatory anxiety. Avoiding going to places where a person fears a panic attack might happen is called phobic avoidance.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 04:09:40 +0000
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