Having an idea of some common anxiety attack indicators can save you excessive worry.
Having this information won't necessarily reduce the severity of the episode but at least you will know you aren't going crazy.
A circle can get set-up where you fear having episodes and experience them.
Once in a while they are upon you unannounced.
Knowing the symptoms can make the fear less intense and attacks can end up being less frequent.
Here are some basic signs of panic attacks.
With this you will be a bit better prepared.
The breath can be affected.
It can feel like someone is squeezing your chest and you are unable to take a deep breath.
Having this happen can lead to the panic getting out of control.
This makes the situation worse than it was.
When this begins, take full slow breaths and try to control your breathing.
With some folks there is this disconnected mental state regarding the immediate vicinity.
They can recognize people talking to them but have a difficult time processing the information and responding appropriately.
This may be due to the shallow breathing making one almost faint.
Increased pulse is probably the most common sign of trouble.
A lot of the time this is the first warning sign that you are about to have an anxiety attack.
The pace of your heartbeats gets extreme.
You actually can feel your heart pounding in your chest.
A large proportion of sufferers think their heart is going to give out.
Panic can manifest itself in different ways for each individual.
I experienced the racing heart and an indescribable restlessness, along with a feeling of impending doom.
I had to move because I felt I would explode if I just sat there, so I would walk for half an hour or so to calm down.
One of the 2 biggest triggers for attacks, stress, was the factor that would set me off.
Fear is another.
Stress won't help you to cope so I am removing a little of that with my research.