Actress demonstrating initial reactions of fear and panic. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The signs and symptoms of experiencing a sudden onset of panic attack are :-

• Mind racing.
• Dizzy,disoriented,lightheaded.
• Vision strange,blurry.
• Possible sleep disturbances.
• Difficulty in swallowing.
• Feeling breathless.
• Breathing sharp and shallow.
• Heart racing,palpitations.
• Nausea,lack of appetite.
• Trembling.
• Restless legs.
• Jelly like legs.
• Wanting to run.
• Sweating or shivering.
• Feelings of fear and dread that seem to come from nowhere.          
  

Thousands of people suffer from panic attacks.Some keep their panic well hidden,for their own reasons.Approximately 5% of the population suffer from panic attacks.

Panic Syndrome/Panic Disorder/Anxiety Syndrome and Anxiety Disorder are other names commonly used names for panic attack.

You may suffer from only some of the symptoms or you may have a terrifying full blown panic attack.

What causes a panic attack ?

SO. . . you have a strong BASE  of negative thoughts. . .TO  which  you  ADD  a stressful situation. . . FOLLOWED by a TOPPING of physical sensations . . AND this all comes together to form a panic attack!

• you OWN your physical sensations
• you OWN your fearful thoughts
• a panic attack is nothing more than this!

What triggers a panic attack?

• guilt
• perfectionism
• criticism
• low self esteem
• negative thoughts
• exaggeration
• worry
• sense of failure
• insomnia
• major life changes
• relationship problems
• drug/alcohol use
• prolonged tension
• hormonal changes
• inability to relax
• ridiculous workloads
• unhappy childhood
• sexual problems
• biological predisposition

Points to remember

• You are not alone.
• You will not die.
• You will not go mad.
• You can beat this.
• You will get better.

If you think you may be suffering from panic attacks seek help from your Doctor / Community Health or a friend and get your life back on track!

(c) Judi Henrickson 2013 http://www.jahsworld.net

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