Choking sensation, sudden dry mouth. Sensation of numbness, tingling or prickling. Sudden sweating, hot flashes, or cold and clammy. Nausea or abdominal distress. Fear of going crazy, dying, or losing control of behavior.
Difficulty focusing on objects, words jump around on the page or look distorted.
Those who experience panic attacks come from all walks of life and can be male or female. Of utmost importance is recognizing that having panic symptoms is not a sign of weakness, but rather an indication that an issue in your life is demanding your attention. If this is an experience you are having, I encourage you to turn your attention toward consciously exploring your inner self, and come to understand that your symptoms are offering you an opportunity to learn and grow, to become intimate with yourself, and ultimately to flourish as a result of their alert. In 1998 I received a request from the website of former-surgeon general C. Everett Koop to write an article for publication. I was asked to write about my personal experience having worked through the challenge of panic.