Signs Of A Panic Attack

Signs of a panic attack are very similar to the signs of a heart attack. Chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and nausea just to name a few.

It's no wonder then that many people, especially those who experience them for the first time, think they have a heart attack.

Knowing the difference between a panic attack and a real heart attack is important. There are many differences between the two.

For starters, unlike a heart attack, a panic attack is not dangerous or fatal. This is very important, so I will say it again – panic attacks are not dangerous and cannot kill you.

During a panic attack you may experience a rapid heart beat or pounding heart. This can be pretty terrifying, you may feel like your heart is going to jump right out of your chest.

However, the fact is that panic attacks do not cause any damage to your heart. The effects of a panic attack on your heart are similar to those that would be caused by an intense cardio exercise.

A real heart attack feels completely different. There is a painful and crushing sensation inside the chest that drops people to the floor. Typically it feels like your chest is being squeezed or crushed, like there is an elephant sitting on it. The pain often spreads to an arm, usually the left. During a heart attack, you're not focused on pounding heart like during a panic attack.

What Are Signs Of A Panic Attack?

Here is a list of the most common signs and symptoms of panic attacks:

• Pounding heart
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Trembling or shaking
• Sweating
• Hot flashes
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Dreamlike sensations
• Numbness or tingling sensations
• Paranoia
• Fear of dying
• Fear of losing control
• Fear of going crazy
• Fear of losing consciousness

Although panic attacks are not fatal, this doesn't mean you should just live with them. There is help. With the right techniques and exercises, you can learn how to control them or even completely eliminate them.

One of the best guides that will show you exactly how to do that is Panic Away Program. Definitely worth a look.