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Anxiety Attacks And Their Symptoms

Anxiety attacks can occur to anyone at anytime. Although it happens all the time, it is crucial that we identify the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety attacks. Most of these symptoms are physical, which resulted from our body's natural reaction to change or danger. When we sense an imminent danger, or made to approach our greatest fear, our body send out physical signals which are supposed to keep us on alert to 'fight off' any dangers.

1. Headaches. This is one of the most common symptoms of panic attacks.

2. Hyperventilation. It occurs when you are breathing faster than normal. This reduces the carbon dioxide level in your blood, which in turn raises the pH level of your blood. The sudden change in pH in our blood will affect our muscles and nerves, which leads to fainting in some cases.

3. Dizziness. It is a condition whereby the victim feels 'giddy', sometimes even confused and disorientated. The person feels like he or she is fainting.

4. Feeling nauseous. This is a common symptom. When a person is feeling nervous, the brain will induce vomiting so that the person can 'feel better'. Related symptoms include 'butterflies in the stomach', diarrhea and constipation. This is a natural mechanism that our body possesses.

5. Tightness of chest or chest pain. This is usually perceived as a heart attack. It is quite actually harmless and does not pose any life-threatening danger. However, always seek a doctor's advice when in doubt.

6. Trembling. This is the involuntary movement of muscles in the body, usually in the hands. Other symptoms related to trembling include a shaky voice and feeling 'cold'. That is why we often hear the phrase 'he trembled in fear'.

Anxiety attacks should not last more than half an hour. They can be a one-time experience, or can occur on a regular basis. Frequent panic attacks might be unhealthy in the long run and will also cause problems in your social life. Learn to deal with panic attacks today!

George Yeo

George is the owner of AskGeorgeYeo.com, a Q-&-A-based information portal. You can find out more about panic attacks here. Feel free to drop by and post questions or add a link back to your own site.

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