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Panic Attack

Anxiety Disorder Information

A Panic Attack is defined as the abrupt onset of an episode of intense fear or discomfort, which peaks in approximately 10 minutes, and includes at least four of the following symptoms:

* a feeling of imminent danger or doom;
* the need to escape;
* palpitations;
* sweating;
* trembling;
* shortness of breath or a smothering feeling;
* a feeling of choking;
* chest pain or discomfort;
* nausea or abdominal discomfort;
* dizziness or lightheadedness;
* a sense of things being unreal, depersonalization;
* a fear of losing control or “going crazy”;
* a fear of dying;
* tingling sensations;
* chills or hot flushes.

2 Comments  »

  1. fefe says:

    yes, i’ve had it >3 times in the past year…it’s terrible, i was in the ER twice before finding what it REALLY is. have to learn how to relax and let go…

    i love ur words, they are beautiful.

    add oil.

  2. chor says:

    dear fefe, it hurts to learn that you suffered from the symptom. i truly wish that u’re overcoming this.

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