Jun 17, 2006

welcome to my world

A Panic Attack is defined as the abrupt onset of an episode of intense fear or discomfort, which peaks in approximately 10 minutes, and includes at least four of the following symptoms:

  • a feeling of imminent danger or doom;
  • the need to escape;
  • palpitations;
  • sweating;
  • trembling;
  • shortness of breath or a smothering feeling;
  • a feeling of choking;
  • chest pain or discomfort;
  • nausea or abdominal discomfort;
  • dizziness or lightheadedness;
  • a sense of things being unreal, depersonalization;
  • a fear of losing control or "going crazy";
  • tingling sensations;
  • chills or hot flushes.
ADAA

2 comments:

Whozfan said...

bwat, what are we to make of this post? Does it mean that you experience panic attacks? Are you asking for help or advice or what? Is it a joke? There is always help there for treatment of panic attacks. They should and can be controlled with medication.

Whozfan said...

Now that we are here in your world tell us more. Don't be shy.