Overcoming Panic AttacksSymptoms of Panic Attack
On this page: Overcoming panic attacks - What is an anxiety attack? Symptoms of panic attack. Points to causes and treating anxiety attacks. 
Panic Attacks or anxiety attacks are sudden periods of intense anxiety and fear. Panic attack symptoms can be quite scary, and overcoming panic attacks could feel like quite a challenge, as anyone who ever had to experience one of these will likely agree. Much like stress and anger, panic attacks are caused by hormones released into our system, in preparation to fight or flee from a perceived threat. Except that in case of panic attacks, the "threat" is not very obvious, and in most cases, may not even exist at the moment of attack. Here is a panic attack video that does a good job of showing how a typical attack might feel like. There is also a natural treatment option discussed on that page. A quick tip for overcoming panic attacks: "In general, when a panic attack is coming on, the best thing to do is slow down. Walk more slowly, talk more slowly, breathe more slowly." Self Improvement Advice.org -Jump directly to- Article on Courage and Panic Attacks Treatment What Are The Symptoms Of Panic Attack? Trembling, shortness of breath or breathlessness, increased heart rate, chest pain (or chest tightening), chills, head ache, hot flashes, burning sensations in the facial or neck area, sweating, nausea, dizziness or lightheadedness, and sensation of choking are usually reported as symptoms of panic attack. Some may experience only few of these, while others may experience more. Because of the similarity in the symptoms, many who experience a panic attack for the first time may mistake it for a heart attack.
A significant aspect of panic attacks is the feeling that accompanies these symptoms - a feeling of an impending doom, and possibly an urge to escape or flee the place where the attack began. "I've talked to people who won't go to the dentist or go get their hair cut, because they don't want to have a panic attack in a place where they cannot easily flee." -Margaret Summy More on Symptoms of Panic Attack Agoraphobia: Another aspect related to symptoms of panic attack is the fear of open places that some of us may develop because of such attacks. 
It is actually the fear of having a panic attack in open places that manifests itself as fear of open places itself - also called agoraphobia. We may be afraid of having a panic attack in a situation where we perceive it as difficult or embarrassing to escape, and start to avoid such situations or places altogether. Always consult a physician if you experience a panic attack for the first time, and are unsure what it is. For recurring occurrences, there are few self treatment ideas available that can help in dealing with anxiety attacks. Overcoming Panic Attacks - A Visitor's Experience Share Your Story or Tips * See What Others Shared
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