Feeling Unreal?

As if the main four panic attack symptoms aren’t enough, there are even more symptoms that can be experienced. Some panic attack victims have reported symptoms such as dizziness, feeling faint and a loss of balance. Whilst tingling sensations or a numbing of feeling might seem strange, no symptom is more peculiar than the feeling of detatched from your own body that some victims have experienced. Hot or cold flashes are also commonly experienced.

These symptoms might not sound particularly painful, but when experienced collectively the result is both excruciatingly painful and extremely frightening. In the throws of a particularly serious panic attack people can be completely paralysed, leaving them unable to call for help. However, it is important to remember that these symptoms will only last as long as the panic attack itself.

Diagnosing a panic attack can be difficult as there are so many possible symptoms. To make matters worse, there are even differences between the symptoms experienced by men and women. For example, female panic attack victims regularly display respitory symptoms such as choking and heavy breathing, wheras male victims rarely experience this otherwise common symptom.

What Should You Do If Suffering A Panic Attack?

If you experience these symptoms and believe that you are having a panic attack, it is recommended that you seek assistance immediately, either by phoning a friend, a doctor, or in serious cases by dialling 911. Panic attacks will subside after they have run their course, but it is better to be safe than sorry.

Often, panic attacks happen randomly and doctors are unable to determine a cause. However, for many people the problem does not stop at just one attack but continues through a series of repeat panic attacks. In this scenario it becomes necessary to ask your doctor for advice. Panic attacks are often caused by more severe health problems problems and can be caused by an underlying health issue.