Panic Attack Signs And Symptoms

Standing in a supermarket queue, it's been a long wait but only one customer to go and you'll be on your way home. But suddenly an unpleasant feeling forms in your throat, your chest feels tighter, now a sudden shortness of breath, and your heart skips a beat. "No not again!"

During a panic attack it's not uncommon to experience nausea, a heavy feeling in the stomach and actual aches and pains.

This is due to reduced activity in the digestive system as your body prepares fo "fight or flight"

You may experience some numbness and tingling sensations during your panic attack. This is caused by blood draining from areas such as the skin and fingers and being moved to other areas like the thighs and biceps as your body prepares for "action." In a classic fight or flight reaction to a threat, even if it's only an imagined threat.

A panic attack always seems to come with an acute sense of impending doom. You feel you are either about to lose your mind or one of your vital bodily functions is about to cease functioning and you will end your days right there among the canned goods and frozen food.