Are you experiencing Anxiety Attack Symptoms?

Hi and thank you for visiting Anxiety Assist. We are here to help you if you are struggling with anxiety attack symptoms and are searching for information that will help you better understand what you are experiencing and why.

Anxiety attack symptoms are what we normally experience whenever we feel sudden that something terrible is about to happen. The symptoms usually have a rapid onset and mark a period of sudden and intense dread or discomfort.  These sensations usually only last for about 10 minutes and whilst frightening are not dangerous. Sometimes you can experience a sudden panic attack for no discernable reason. Most people that experience an attack will end up experiencing another attack, and those who continue to have repeated attacks are said to have a panic disorder.

Some of the more common physical symptoms are pounding of the heart, breathlessness and a feeling of lightheadedness. Everyone will experience these sensations differently depending on a number of factors. These include lifestyle, diet, health, stress levels and the severity of the attack. Other physical symptoms include chest pains, rapid heartbeat, sweating, dizziness and nervous tension. Sometimes the sufferer will experience body aches, trembling, hot flushes, nausea and weakness.

In addition to the more obvious physical symptoms there are several possible behavioral symptoms. These include pacing, trembling, general restlessness, hyperventilation, pressured speech, hand wringing, and even tapping of fingers. Finally there are symptoms that are cognitive in their nature. These include recurrent or obsessive thoughts, a sense that all is not well, morbid thoughts of death and mental confusion or the inability to concentrate.

By recognizing these symptoms, your chances of taking early action to alleviate and cope with an attack are far greater. Frequently, people are convinced that that they are actually going to suffer from a heart attack and that they will end up dying. This never happens and the feelings that they are experiencing are actually the unpleasant sensations of the body's reaction to its flight or fright hormone, adrenaline. It is very important to note that your symptoms are only exaggerated, anxious sensations and thoughts created and sent out by an anxious mind; they are not a threat to your wellbeing at all.

Anxiety attacks are nothing new and currently affect at least 6.8 million people in the U.S. alone. This figure does not allow for the fact that many many people endure anxiety or panic attacks and keep them totally to themselves.

There are a number of ways to treat anxiety attacks and to cope with the unpleasant feelings that they cause. These are as follows: anti-depressants, sedatives, herbal remedies, cognitive behavior therapy and self help. Some of the most effective solutions have been derived from systems that have been developed by people that have been long term sufferers themselves. Do not worry, there are many instances of people that have tried to get help, have entirely recovered and are now living life free from the fear of further attacks.

Have a read through our articles which we hope you will find informative and helpful and good luck in your quest to live a life free from fear and anxiety.