Signs and Symptoms of Panic Attacks
- Maybe you found yourself in the hospital’s ER because you thought you were having a heart attack only to be told later it was anxiety?
- Do you ever fear you might stop breathing because your chest feels tight and your breathing erratic?
- When you drive do you fear the idea of getting stuck in traffic, on a bridge or at red lights?
- Do you ever feel nervous and afraid you might lose control or go insane?
- Have you struggled with anxious thoughts that will not stop?
- Do you ever feel uncomfortable in enclosed spaces such as supermarkets, cinemas, public transport or even sitting at the hair dressers?
- Are you nervous and on edge in normal situations that never bothered you before?
Do You Feel Any Of The Following Bodily Sensations?
- Dizzy spells leading to panic
- Tightness in throat and chest- shortness of breath
- Racing heart with tingle sensations
- Hot flushes followed by waves of anxiety
- Obsessive worries and unwanted thoughts
- Not feeling connected to what is going on around you
- Overwhelming fear that the anxiety will push you over the edge?
