Anxiety attack symptoms

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Registered: 08-09-2004
Anxiety attack symptoms
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Mon, 07-18-2005 - 9:46am

Please tell your physical symptoms when you are having an anxiety or panic attack. I have never had one before but I think I had one last night. I have read about the symptoms but I'd like to hear from real people the exact feelings they have.

Thanks so much!

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Registered: 07-29-2003
Mon, 07-18-2005 - 10:14am

Hi wellesly,

My panic attack symptoms usually start off by a rapid heartbeat, dizziness, tingling/numbness, feeling like I can't catch a breath and a feeling like I'm going to lose control. Everyone has different symptoms, these are typically what I get.

Take care, Cassia

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Registered: 01-17-2001
Mon, 07-18-2005 - 10:28am

Mine typically start off with a rapid heartbeat, feelings of the room spinning. My hands and feet also go numb and I get a disconnected feeling, I also shake alot and sometimes have hot/cold flashes.


Take Care

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 07-18-2005 - 10:54am

Here's 2 recent posts of info on panic attacks. Take a look & see what the professionals say constitute a panic attack. HTH We're glad to have you here & hope that you will bookmark us to your favorites. Our board can be your new home:) We want you to feel better. As always, seeing a medical professional is advised to determine an accurate diagnosis. There are illnesses out there that can cause anxiety/panic symptoms. Be safe, Wellesly! Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan


http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhpanic/?msg=16526.1


http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhpanic/?msg=15955.1



 

 


 



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Registered: 06-19-2003
Mon, 07-18-2005 - 3:23pm
Mine usually start with sweating from the top of my head, tightness in my throat making breathing somewhat difficult, clentching my teeth and hands, racing heart, feelings of disorientation, shaking, hyperventilating,and usually end with tears.