A panic attack is a sudden and intense feeling of anxiety, it is an exaggerated fear response to danger, stress, or excitement.

A panic attack happens when the fight of flight response is triggered but there is no immediate danger, meaning you may experience a panic attack when watching TV or trying to go to sleep.

Here are some common physical and psychological symptoms of panic attacks:

Physical:

  • Shaky- especially in the legs, finding it difficult to stay upright

  • Feeling disorientated or dizzy

  • Rapid heartrate, feeling like your heart is racing way too fast

  • Temperature change- feeling either too hot or too cold

  • Irregular breathing- feeling out of breath

  • Nausea- feeling like you could vomit

  • Excessive: sweating and/or trembling

  • Dry mouth

Psychological:

  • Aren’t in reality

  • Are losing control

  • Are having a heart attack or going to faint/pass out

  • Are going to die

The link below will provide you with the resources to help you manage if you are suffering from panic attacks or please get in contact with us so we can find the best way to help you through this.