can someone tell me the symptoms for anxiety and panic disorders?
i keep having these attacks once or twice a month. someone told me that they were anxiety attacks, and someone else told me i could be having panic attacks. help!!!!!!!
-Difficulty breathing.
-Pounding heart or chest pain.
-Intense feeling of terror.
-Sensation of choking or smothering.
-Dizziness or feeling faint.
-Trembling or shaking.
-Sweating
-Nausea or stomachache.
-Tingling or numbness in the fingers and toes.
-Chills or hot flashes.
-A fear that you are losing control or are about to die.
Hope this helps =)
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Comment from clock_at_nine
Time September 9, 2009 at 9:14 am
Panic attack is an anxienty attack. ARE THE SAME THING.
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress. People with panic disorder have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and recurring episodes of intense fear. If you have panic disorder, you have likely experienced repeated intense feelings of terror that struck suddenly and without warning: panic attacks.
An estimated 2-5% of Americans experience panic disorder according to National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). The disorder tends to affect women twice as often as men and typically begins during late adolescence or early adulthood, although it can happen to anyone regardless of age.
It is important to note that if you have experienced a panic attack, this does not necessarily mean that you have or will develop panic disorder. Many people have experienced singular attacks without recurrence, and do not have panic disorder.
A panic attack is a sudden and unexpected episode in which a person often feels as if he or she is about to die or pass out. Panic attacks are often terrifying, usually lasting a few minutes, and may feel like a heart attack with such symptoms as:
sweating
heart palpitations or racing heartbeat
chest pain
shortness of breath, dizziness or disorientation
nausea
trembling, numbness, rubbery legs, or tingling in fingers or toes
hot flashes or chills
terror
a sense of unreality, or fear of impending doom or loss of control
fear that you are dying or going crazy
a strong desire to escape
Panic attacks may cause you to feel physical and emotional sensations as if your life is in danger even though there is no actual threat at the time you experience the attack.
If you have experienced a panic attack, this does not mean that you have panic disorder. Panic disorder is typically diagnosed in individuals who experience repeated panic attacks, or persistent fear of future panic attacks. The condition is treatable and it is very important that you speak with your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms in order to receive an accurate diagnosis. Left untreated, panic disorder will most likely have a disabling effect on your well-being as well as negative consequences on your social and professional relationships.
References :
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/panic_disorder_anxiety_attack_symptom_treatment.htm
and experience!!
Comment from sunitabidari
Time September 9, 2009 at 9:59 am
feelings of impending doom, feeling of helplessness, choking sensation, difficulty breathing, palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, feeling intense terror, restlessness, insomnia etc.
These are some of the symptoms, but there’s a difference between a single anxiety (panic) attack and panic disorder in which you have several attacks. yOu need to see a doctor either a psychiatrist or a neurologist very soon.
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Comment from kellijo
Time September 9, 2009 at 10:39 am
ssoulex answered this very well. Anxiety and panic attacks are the same. I have suffered with these for years and I know how terrible they are. Mine were so severe that I became disabled and I am now on medication. You should tell your doctor about these symptoms. It always felt as if an elephant were standing on my chest.
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I do wish you luck. There is treatment and there are alot of people that suffer this same ailment.
Comment from rallman@sbcglobal.net
Time September 9, 2009 at 11:12 am
A psychatrist registered with the AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION is the doctor who specializes in this. There IS
medication, but every individual is different. These attacks come from a chemical called seratonin in your brain. If the level is out of wack you WILL experience these problems. Thousands of people have these disorders. Don’t be ashamed. Seek help.
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A fellow suferer.
Comment from Sarza
Time September 9, 2009 at 11:32 am
- sweaty hands
- scared for no reason
- hard time sleeping
- change in eating patterns
- hyperactive
- feel like out of breath
- stop doing things you used to love in fear of them
- afraid of almost everything
- depressed mood
If these symptoms persist I think you need to see a Doctor, Psychologist or a Psychiatrist.
Best wishes feel free to email me at november2005@hellokitty.com
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Comment from Baggio
Time September 9, 2009 at 11:51 am
Everything that everybody wrote is correct. I suffured from panic attacks, and had panic dissorder . I discovered I had panic attacks , because whenever I had an attack I thought i would go insane, but then i discovered and read that that was one of the three most common fears when having a panic attack. The other two are fear of dying and fear of losing control. I thought that this thing was incurable, but then i discovered that it wasnt. All you have to do is lose the FEAR when having an attack and the FEAR of having one . I know it sounds too easy but thats the truth. Thats how i recovered. I suggest you and anybody interested to visit http://www.panicattacks.com.au THIS THING CAN BE BEATEN !
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Comment from loony_penguin
Time September 9, 2009 at 12:07 pm
What are the symptoms of anxiety attacks and disorders?
Anxiety produces physical symptoms such as:
rapid or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
stomach problems (gnawing feeling, nausea, "butterflies," diarrhea, irritated bowel syndrome)
breaking out in a sweat, or feeling cold and clammy
headaches, lightheadedness or dizziness
body tension or aches
fatigue or feeling out-of-breath
shaking, trembling or twitching
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Emotional symptoms of anxiety include:
a general sense of apprehension and dread
nervousness
jumpiness
irritation
fearfulness
isolation from others
feeling incredibly self-conscious and insecure
What are some types of anxiety attacks and disorders?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – If you feel consistently anxious and the reasons aren’t always apparent, you may be suffering from GAD. GAD is characterized by constant worry and distress over big and small problems. The anxiety often manifests itself in physical symptoms like headaches, stomach upset and fatigue. GAD might cause you to behave differently and withdraw from normal life activities.
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder – Panic disorder is a type of anxiety characterized by repeated, unexpected panic attacks – strong physical and emotional reactions that occur even though there is no apparent threat. Panic disorder may also be accompanied by agoraphobia, a type of anxiety associated with being in places where escape or help is not perceived to be possible in case of panic.
Phobias – A phobia is type of anxiety that involves an extreme, unrealistic fear of a specific object/activity (such as a particular animal, or of flying) or of certain situations (such as being in open spaces, or in social situations). Usually phobias cause unrelenting fear and physical symptoms that prevent the person from facing the fear.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Exposure to a traumatic event (for example, a natural or human-caused disaster) or to an ongoing traumatic situation (such as living in an abusive environment) can trigger severe debilitating emotional reactions characterized by intrusive thoughts, painful physical symptoms and a lingering sense of dread. PTSD can be exacerbated by early life trauma that includes isolation as well as abuse.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – The main symptom of OCD is unwanted thoughts or behaviors that seem impossible to stop or control.
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Comment from ssoulex3
Time September 9, 2009 at 9:03 am
-Difficulty breathing.
-Pounding heart or chest pain.
-Intense feeling of terror.
-Sensation of choking or smothering.
-Dizziness or feeling faint.
-Trembling or shaking.
-Sweating
-Nausea or stomachache.
-Tingling or numbness in the fingers and toes.
-Chills or hot flashes.
-A fear that you are losing control or are about to die.
Hope this helps =)
References :
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/60/67106.htm