Panic Attacks - 7 Signs Of Attacks

Many people suffer from anxiety or panic attacks. Even very confident individuals can suffer in certain circumstances. Others suffer panic attacks but are unaware that they do.

To most people, anxiety is a natural and healthy sensation It is the body's way of gearing you up to deal adequately with a difficult or challenging situation. In its normal form it is a very positive influence on your behaviour.

Individuals can however be very frightened and embarrassed by unwelcome panic attacks. Particular social or work situations can become impossible to cope with. Whether it is meeting new workmates for the first time, having to make a talk in front of a crowd of people, or only giving your opinion on a controversial topic.
So, how can you distinguish between a panic attack and normal healthy anxiety? If you suffer more than three of the following signs at the same moment, then you are almost definately having a panic attack.
- Dizzy spells leading to panic
- Tightness in throat and chest- shortness of breath
- Thudding heart with tingle sensations
- Hot flushes followed by feelings of panic
- Extreme worries and overwhelming thoughts
- Not feeling part of what is going on surrounding you
- {Huge|Overwhelming] fear that the anxiety will take you over the precipice?

If you think or know that you suffer from these attacks,the good news is that you can learn to manage these panic attacks and gradually overcome them so that you can do all the things you were previously frightened to do. There are many techniques to do so and each sufferer who has overcome this debilitating condition will speak highly of the method they used. It is generally not solved by taking medicine, but by learning how to conquer your own fears and anxieties.

By: Jack Fulton

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Jack Fulton is a researcher of personal improvement techniques and has recommended a number of solutions to panic attacks.