Panic Attacks Signs and Symptoms - Foundations of Panic Episode 1
Channel: The Anxious Truth
Date: 06/12/2023

RECOGNIZING THE SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF PANIC ATTACKS

What are the signs and symptoms of a panic attack?  Maybe you’ve had what you think is a panic attack, or more than one panic attack, but you’re not really sure if that’s what it is. Let’s review the signs and symptoms of panic to help you better determine if you are experiencing panic attacks or not.

How can you determine if you are having panic attacks, or if what you are experiencing is something else?

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A panic attack is an extreme state of anxious agitation and fear that arises when there is no actual threat or danger present. During a panic attack, you can experience a combination of intense physical sensations in your body, a flood of scary and catastrophic thoughts, and extreme fear. Most people also experience a strong feeling of impending doom or disaster, all without an actual threat being present at the moment.

The physical signs of panic attacks are wide ranging and can chance day by day and over time. These may include racing heart, feeling like you can't breathe, nausea, an urgent need to get to a bathroom, feelings of unreality or being detached from oneself, feeling off balance or dizzy, tingling and numbness, hot/cold flashes, visual disturbances, and more!

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The mental and cognitive signs of panic attacks include feelings of extreme fear and impending doom or catastrophe and “What if?” thoughts that suggest that you are in real danger. You might also struggle to speak clearly or remember things like phone numbers, street names, or the names of people you’ve known for a long time. During a panic attack, it is common to feel afraid, confused, convinced that you are in real trouble, and unable to use the “thinking part” of your brain because the lower part of your brain - call it your lizard brain if you want - is in the driver’s seat and calling the shots.

Panic attacks feel dangerous, but they are not. In the absence of an actual medical condition or real threat, a panic attack will convince you that you are not safe, but you really are.

Are you having panic attacks?  This is tricky. It comes down to the COMBINATION of sensations, thoughts, and feelings you are experiencing. If you find yourself in a state of extreme fear with the feeling that you need to save yourself or get away urgently, and this happens out of the blue, there's a reasonable chance you are experiencing panic attacks. Remember, though, that only a qualified professional can provide you with an official assessment or diagnosis.

Even if you are experiencing panic attacks, this does not mean you are doomed to suffer forever. Panic attacks are among the most common and easily addressed mental health issues, so take heart in this. We'll go deeper into the subject of panic and panic attacks in upcoming videos so subscribe to the channel and stay tuned.

DISCLAIMER: The Internet is not therapy or medical help. Only a qualified medical professional can diagnose medical issues. Only a qualified mental health professional can formally diagnose a panic attack or a chronic condition like panic disorder or agoraphobia. This talk is designed to help you understand what a panic attack can look and feel like. It cannot be taken as a diagnosis or as individual medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional that knows your specific situation.

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