What Does A Panic Attack Feel Like

We are aware of the fact that the symptoms of panic attacks arise with suddenness and no prior notice is provided. Moreover, it is difficult to locate any apparent cause as many random events trigger their occurrence. Firstly, let’s take a brief glance on the indicators of a panic attack:

Large numbers of people feel as if their heart is pounding.

Few people report a peculiar pain in chest during the panic attack.

Gastrointestinal disturbance is also experienced at times.

Light headiness, dizzy feeling and nausea can be noticed.

Short breathing occurs which is referred as Dyspnoea.

Numbness is felt in hands and feet.

A panic attack tends to last for a few minutes or even for hours. However, panic attacks are always unanticipated and unproved. Since the indicators of panic attacks are very much similar to heart attacks, thus people often get carried away with a misunderstanding. At times, a panic attack is accompanied with disorders such as Schizophrenia, drug abuse and even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Moreover, attacks which occur during nighttime are identified as nocturnal panic attacks, but nocturnal attacks are less common.

The problem of panic attack is now experienced by increasing number of people in a faster pace; moreover they are a serious threat to health all across the globe. Although there are many treatments available for diagnosing panic attacks, but the treatment differs from people to people. Fortunately, much success in gained in treating the hazardous disease with the combination of medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psycho therapy.

Moreover, people who practice Yoga and relaxation therapy regularly experienced excellent results to outrun the panic attack. All in all, if you have faced any of the above symptoms, then it’s highly recommended to pay a visit to your physician immediately.