subject: Anxiety Panic Symptoms What To Look For [print this page] You experience an abrupt surge of fear or apprehension and you know it has begun again an anxiety or panic attack. This can strike at almost any time including experiencing sleep panic disorders. Some of the primary symptoms you will suffer with is your heart beating out of control, breathing can be very difficult, you may be sick to your stomach and often times you may be dizzy. These can be symptoms of many different diseases so it is essential that you see a doctor to be tested.
Now some of the more common anxiety panic symptoms that you can expect from people who are vulnerable to having panic attacks would normally include abdominal or stomach pain. Abdominal discomfort is caused by the strong emotions you are feeling during periods of high anxiety. Difficulty swallowing is another common anxiety panic symptom that can be expected. It is after all, a known fact that emotional distress such as anxiety can lead a person to have a harder time when it comes to swallowing. Typically, this is felt in the higher part of the neck as well as the lower part and also to the area behind the breastbone.
As for the other symptoms that are commonly associated with anxiety attacks; these would include dizziness, feelings of being lightheaded and faintness. So if you experience this type of symptoms, then you may have a hard time maintaining your balance - whether you are sitting down or standing up. Another anxiety panic symptom would be the fear of losing control; feeling that you are dying and the feeling that you are going crazy.
Also, having hot or cold flashes would be another common symptom of someone who is vulnerable to anxiety attacks. This is basically a short lasting feeling of "warm or cool" sensations which is more or less felt in the upper part of your body which can be due to emotional distress.
Additional indications that show that you have anxiety panic symptoms would include nausea and vomiting as well as palpitations due to your heart beating hard or having that fast and pounding heart beat. You may also experience sharp pains in the chest or chest discomfort, in addition to shortness of breath; breathlessness or having trouble breathing. More symptoms of anxiety attacks would also include trembling or shaking as well as sweating and perspiration.
Now if you are one of those individuals who constantly experiences panic attacks, then you have probably used several treatments to soothe this discomfort. Most individuals who have experienced anxiety attacks numerous times have used herbal cure for anxiety due to its success in treating panic attacks. Some common herbs used for anxiety attacks include;
Brahmi
Indian Ginseng
Kava Kava
Lemon Balm
Licorice
Valerian
Yerba Mate.
Aside from herbs, other ways to treat your anxiety would be through some homeopathic remedies for panic attacks such as doing some deep breathing; performing yoga and exercises; listening to good music; meditating and relaxing; refocusing and paying attention to your goals; relaxing the muscles in your body; using visuals and guided imagery for relaxation purposes; if you make it a point to start thinking positively which helps to bring optimism into your life along with creating a stress journal.
