Question by : what are some of the physical symptoms you experience from panic attacks and anxiety?
basically i would be interested to hear from people who have anxiety disorders and panic attacks and what physical symptoms do you get ?

many thanks

Best answer:

Answer by barry
“There are some differences between anxiety and panic attacks. While books are written on this topic, this will attempt to summarize some basics here for a brief overview.
Anxiety Attacks:
An anxiety attack, sometimes referred to as a panic attack, is an unforeseen periods or incidents where thereis a sudden fright or fear of intense proportions. These attacks focus on fears that are most often not rational; however the person with the disorder believes he or she is in terrible danger or at extreme risk. Most often these anxiety attacks occur all of a sudden; i.e. they are not planned nor do they come with any type of warning mechanism built in for advance action. Results are that
the person suffering the attack will feel about to faint or near death’s door. People who suffer anxiety attacks report the following symptoms, listed in no particular order:
Discomfort or pain in the chest Vertigo or
Dizziness Upset stomach / Nausea Loss of
Control, Loss of Mental Stability Stress
Cold or hot flashes Heart palpitations or
near heart attack Shallow breathing Shakes / Trembling
Anxiety disorder is characterized as having anxiety feelings that are “always there / all inclusive,” make people want to isolate themselves from society and hamper everyday activities with others. ~~~
Panic Attacks:
On the other hand, a panic attack does not carry with it that “always there” association. In fact, panic episodes generally burst forth, peaking after roughly 10 minutes or so, then ending after about 25 minutes. During a panic attack, 4 of the symptoms listed below (in no particular order) generally make an appearance:
Shallow breathing, even to the point of
suffocation sensation…
Increased heart rates Tightness of chest
Shakes / Trembling / Sweating Choking
sensation Upset Stomach / Nausea Vertigo
Surreal feelings Loss of Control, especially
of mental faculties Death coming on Numbing
Cold or hot flashes ~~~
The Difference:
The main difference between anxiety attacks and panic attacks is in the duration of the attack and how intense it is for the person with the affliction. While anxiety attacks are less hi-stress, they tend to last longer than the power-packed panic stressors”.

Effective natural treatment for panic & anxiety attacks is shown at http://your-mental-health.8m.com/blank_25.html and pages h, & i respectively. If panic, learn the anti-panic breathing method before another attack, so you are proficient. Anxiety; passionflower (as directed, or 1 drop in a cup of warm water, 4 times daily may be helpful; view http://altmedicine.about.com/od/anxiety/a/passionflower_benefits.htm?nl=1 ) may be helpful, short term. I’d avoid medications, except as a last resort, and even then, only use temporarily, as they don’t address the causes, merely (imperfectly) treat the symptoms, and carry risks, and side effects. Learn and employ the relaxation techniques (begin with Progressive Muscle Relaxation) and the EFT variant for use in public places, in case it is needed there.

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