Post by Rustyk on Jul 19, 2012 3:47:32 GMT -6
According to Dictionary.com
Panic Attack:
noun: Psychiatry .
an intense attack of anxiety characterized by feelings of impending doom and trembling, sweating, pounding heart, and other physical symptoms.
Anyone who has experienced a panic attack can attest that the above is true, but grossly understated.
During a panic attack (for me anyway), I feel as though I'm having a heart attack. In fact a lot of people who are admitted for chest pains and heart attacks are actually nothing more than a panic attack [couldn't find the source].
So, what is a panic attack really?
A: A panic attack is the brain going into "fight or flight" mode for no apparent reason. This causes chest tightness or pain, shortness of breath and other strange feelings.
I will share some things that can help when having a panic attack to ease the situation.
Panic Attack:
noun: Psychiatry .
an intense attack of anxiety characterized by feelings of impending doom and trembling, sweating, pounding heart, and other physical symptoms.
Anyone who has experienced a panic attack can attest that the above is true, but grossly understated.
During a panic attack (for me anyway), I feel as though I'm having a heart attack. In fact a lot of people who are admitted for chest pains and heart attacks are actually nothing more than a panic attack [couldn't find the source].
So, what is a panic attack really?
A: A panic attack is the brain going into "fight or flight" mode for no apparent reason. This causes chest tightness or pain, shortness of breath and other strange feelings.
I will share some things that can help when having a panic attack to ease the situation.