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Can anxiety or panic attacks cause any of these symtoms listed below, even when you are not anxious ? – dizziness/lightheaded/off balance feeling – shaking/muscle twitching – neck pain – blurred vision – feeling faint

100% yes. Anxiety attacks even mimic the feelings of having a heart attack if you get one bad enough. I thought I was actually having a heart attack once and it was just the worst anxiety attack I had ever had. Everything you mentioned is a symptom of prolonged anxiety. This is why people should just go do the doctor and get their anxiety treated or use a proven method such as the Linden Method

Why do people refuse to get help for a legitimate physical illness? If you had cancer, you would get it treated. If you had diabetes you would get it treated. Why is mental illness any different? It is based in damaged biology… Your brain isn’t working how it should. If your kidneys were not working as they should, you would get treatment! So why suffer with anxiety? The Linden Method will help you work through ways of understanding and dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, so you are free of this problem and get your life back! 

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Have you always had these symptoms or the like and it was called something else? I have been labeled and have labeled myself so many things trying to figure out what my deal is, among them, ADD, LD, Social Anxiety, Depression and plain old Anxiety. Anxiety does seem to run in my family a bit on my mothers side and my mother herself is a bit OCD and of a Hypochondriac, no more then a bit. I don’t know if I’ve learned this disorder or if it is a biological thing. I’ve also recently found out that my biological father thinks he’s bi-polar, see why I feel crazy. I’m just sharing my story and feelings, I guess so that you will share yours, it helps to not feel so alone, I know I’m not but it feels that way at times, this is one of those times, lol.

Hello, Let me first say you are not alone and panic attacks do make you feel alone, that is normal. I have had panic disorder/attacks all my life, I am 45. I have had a number of symptoms depending on the level of my anxiety. I usally feel like I want to pass out,I feel like can’t take deep breaths, I may feel shaky, I can feel like I’m having a heart attack, at my worst I felt as though my stomach is burning, I think this is adrenalin caused from extreme anxiety.

Panic attacks have symptoms that are universal to all who have them, then there are symptoms unique to you as an individual. Panic attacks are not the end, you can function and live a “normal” life. I take klonopin which is specifically for panic attacks, it works, along with therapy. I have learned to control attacks on my own, it takes alot of self control and knowing yourself and symptoms well. I now only take .05mg 1xday that is good for me. But, as I said you are an individual and what works for me may not work for you. Just realize that panic attacks are figments of our overactive imagination/over stimulated brains that have manifested themselves into physical symptoms.

My point is: to not let your overactive imagination take control, you can stop a panic attack dead in it’s tracks by knowing yourselve/symptoms, I do all the time This may take time, so don’t lose hope. Stay strong, and realize what is the worse thing that can happen? You can control your thoughts with discipline and therefore control your panic attacks and physical symptoms. You are in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless!!

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What symptoms of a panic attack cause the sufferer to feel like they are going crazy? I know that lightheadedness, combined with heart palpitations, and nausea can make a panic attack sufferer feel like they are going to die. What is it about a panic attack that can make one feel like they are losing control, or going crazy?

I reckon that it is feeling disconnected from your body. Like your ‘in’ a story and your life isn’t real, but then the panic attack makes you realise that you are real and you are going to die or whatever causes the panic attack is real.

But the key thing to remember is that if you are still alive, the thing you fear has not happened – so it is not real. Hang on to that thought and the panic attack will subside.

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Most people are unaware of the magnitude of the disruption panic attacks bring to a patient suffering from them frequently. They do not understand what causes these attacks and why they are so terrible for the patient. Patients who suffer from panic attacks are unable to leave home or work. They are unable to handle specific situations or to tolerate the presence of specific objects around them. This can have a terrible influence on their daily life and is very hard on them.

Panic Attacks typically start with fear, worry or anxiety.

Normally everyone feels anxious some time or the other, but the patient with panic attacks experiences intense anxiety. Their emotions of anxiety, worry and fear get totally out of control. This fact causes them even more anxiety and gets converted into physical symptoms. They feel as if they are suffering from heart attack or some other critical medical problem like seizure. Physical symptoms represent a big indication in understanding panic attacks. Patients who suffer from a high state of fear, anxiety or worry feel their increased heartbeats, palpitations and a feeling of tightness in the chest. This worries them all the more because they feel they are facing much more than a fearful situation. Some neurological symptoms like uncontrollable shaking, jittering or twitching may also be exhibited. The patient literally shakes from terror and fear over the confronting situation. Other symptoms such as headaches, diarrhea, stomach upset, chills or hot flushes, nausea and other physical reactions may also manifest.

What causes these panic attacks?

The causes of panic attacks are varied and they are different for each individual. Chronic panic attacks may manifest as psychological disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Phobia and such other anxiety disorders. Persons suffering from these disorders display an astoundingly higher level of anxiety than persons who are lucky not to suffer from these disorders.

Panic attacks may also be a result of underlying medical disorders like Thyroid Disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Migraines, some types of heart conditions and certain disorders which are anxiety provoking. Some of these will directly result in anxiety due to physiological reasons whereas others will cause anxiety as an outcome of the medical disorder. The patients with medical problems could be fearful of their deteriorating health or the medical problems may not allow them to undertake certain activities or reduce their capacity as compared to earlier times.

Panic attacks may also result from medications.

Many medications have side effects which result in restlessness, insomnia, nervousness and deep anxiety. The people who are prone to anxiety normally find that medication worsens their situation and makes it more difficult to achieve control over their feelings. If the medication prevents them from sleeping, it aggravates symptoms.

If you understand what panic attacks are, it will help you to assist a close friend or a member of the family who may be undergoing panic attacks regularly. It is important to understand that these people are neither going mad nor are they inventing the symptoms that are displayed. Panic attacks are terrible disorders which totally disrupt someone’s life. If you can encourage such a person to seek medical help to reduce these panic attacks frequency and severity, you would have done a lot to support him towards leading a normal life.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/mental-health-articles/panic-attacks-stop-scaring-yourself-709370.html

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Q I had a panic attack this morning.I started to feel very shaky and dizzy and i also thought something lifethreating was wrong with me and also felt i couldn’t breathe and felt my heart was going to stop.When i had the panic attack i felt like vomiting.I vomited and that made me feel better.

Is that normal for panic attack? also felt my jaw go numb and also sometimes the top of my head would feel numb

Is it a panic attack?

A Personally I think it is but you should go to a doctor to check. You often feel dizzy, faint, sick, shaking, numbness, thinking you’re about to die, chocking etc. You have experienced several of these symptoms and most likely it is a panic attack. If the symptoms last for around 5-1 hour it probably is.

We like The Linden Method to help you deal with panic attacks.

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Fear and anxiety are part of life. You may feel anxious before you take a test or walk down a dark street. This kind of anxiety is useful – it can make you more alert or careful. It usually ends soon after you are out of the situation that caused it. But for millions of people in the United States, the anxiety does not go away, and gets worse over time. They may have chest pains or nightmares. They may even be afraid to leave home. These people have anxiety disorders.

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror for no reason. You may also feel physical symptoms, such as:

* Fast heartbeat
* Chest pain
* Breathing difficulty
* Dizziness

Panic attacks can happen anytime, anywhere and without warning. You may live in fear of another attack and may avoid places where you have had an attack. For some people, fear takes over their lives and they cannot leave their homes.

Panic disorder is more common in women than men. It usually starts when people are young adults. Sometimes it starts when a person is under a lot of stress. Most people get better with treatment. Therapy can show you how to recognize and change your thinking patterns before they lead to panic. Medicines can also help.

Anxiety can be quite detrimental to your appearance, your social life and sometimes your overall health. When it lasts for long periods of time, it becomes a serious issue that should be addressed by a medical professional. Like any other health problem, there are many causes that can lead to severe anxiety.

A major cause of anxiety can be genetics. Biology determines a great deal of how we are, from eye color to nose shape, and right down to the main core of our personality. If one or both of your parents tend to worry about things frequently, then chances are you will have the same reactions to situations. It is possible for this type of trait to skip generations, but more than likely whatever does not trickle down from heredity will catch with you from the nervous environment in which you live.

As alluded to before, your environment can heavily impact the amount of anxiety you may feel. But, even more than that, social pressures in your life can influence your personality, and cause you to be distressed about things you never thought you would worry about. Between work, children, pets, running a household and other such responsibilities, life can sometimes feel overwhelming.

When things are thrown at us all at once, many of us tend to go into survival mode. Feeling intense nervousness and experiencing worrisome behavior can actually be quite normal when we feel trapped under pressure.

Everyone experiences anxiety at one time or another ‘butterflies in the stomach’ before giving a speech or sweaty palms during a job interview are common symptoms. Other symptoms include irritability, uneasiness, jumpiness, feelings of apprehension, rapid or irregular heartbeat, stomachache, nausea, faintness, and breathing problems. Anxiety is often manageable and mild, but sometimes it can present serious problems. A high level or prolonged state of anxiety can make the activities of daily life difficult or impossible.

Since we often can trace the direct cause of our anxious behavior, the next step is to find ways to work through it. There is no point to going through life constantly feeling tense and worried. Over time, it will take its toll on you and you will find yourself feeling worn out and restless. Remember to take a step back, breathe, relax, and get plenty of rest. Everything falls into place. There is no need to worry about every little thing, because every little thing is going to be all right.

Sherry Harris
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/anxiety-what-is-panic-disorder-484143.html

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If you have suffered a panic attack or you have the fear of another attack then you have experienced what is described as Panic Disorder. Essentially this disorder is caused by the occurrence of multiple panic attacks, and/or the fear that another attack is just around the corner.

Panic Disorder Symptoms

The primary symptom for panic disorder is quite simply fear of another panic attack. It is characterized by a sensation of impending attack and the fear to place yourself in situations where a panic attack may occur, or a situation where if a panic attack occurs you would be embarrassed or unable to cover the symptoms of the attack.

This results of Panic Disorder are that the sufferer will often withdraw from normal everyday activities, such as:

Planning holidays or travel.

Leaving your home, or being alone.

Making appointments or socializing with people.

Giving a speech or presentation.

The Good News About Panic Disorder – A Ray Of Hope

Fortunately many people have discovered how to go beyond “managing symptoms” to flat out curing Panic Disorder. They do this by learning how Panic Attacks work, and how to disassemble them completely. This means:

NO more panic attacks or even mild anxiety.

NO more checking yourself every five minutes to see if anxiety is present.

Instead

You can enjoy life as friends and family comment on how relaxed and peaceful you have become

You can enjoy a life as exciting life opportunities that were closed due to Panic Attacks are opened up to you again.

You can feel confident to fly, drive or travel without concern.

You can improve your close relationships as the barrier of fear is removed.

i get really nerveous at night and like i am losing control

You can get panic attacks anytime and they are scary. I suffered for years with them, please dont go down the tranquilisers route it’s VERY addictive. In the end I realised no one ever died from a panic attack and just tried to ignore them. It works do something to take your mind off them – even if it’s the ironing! Anything to distract yourself. Good luck hon, they will go if you can learn to ignore them

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Panic and anxiety attacks are problems that affect a large number of people. They can be somewhat scary but for most people they are relatively mild and don’t occur all that often. A panic attack may happen a few times, but it is usually not a chronic problem.

Panic disorders, on the other hand, can be much more severe. People who suffer from these disorders live in constant fear and anxiety, for ongoing periods of time.

The symptoms of isolated panic attacks and chronic disorder are much the same. A disorder is more difficult to deal with because part of what makes it worse is the constant worrying about when the next attack will come. This makes the attack that much more severe, and the viscious cycle continues to get worse.

Panic disorder needs to be treated as quickly as possible. If it isn’t treated properly, it will continue to escalate and can lead to a condition called agoraphobia, where the sufferer remains housebound because of their fear of having an attack while in public situations.

These panic disorders affect a wide age group. They can show up in the teenage years right through adulthood. Major stresses or changes in a person’s life can sometimes trigger them. The effects of panic can range from mild to very serious, in some cases causing social withdrawal and the earlier mentioned agoraphobia.

Symptoms of both panic attacks and panic disorders include the following:

- Chest pains
- Dizziness and/or lightheadedness
- Elevated heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea and other stomach problems
- Shaking or trembling
- Difficulty breathing
- Tingling sensation in your extremeties

Panic disorders also often include the following symptoms:

- Lingering worry
- Fear of the next panic attack
- Depression
- Social withdrawal

While the symptoms of panic attacks and disorders are similar, the effect they can have on a person’s life is vastly different. In either case, however, it is best to discuss the problem with your doctor. They will be able to give you a more thorough diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment plan.

George Ferguson
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/how-to-identify-the-symptoms-of-panic-attacks-and-panic-disorders-91094.html