I am just wondering how i know if im having a panic/anxiety attack and what to do if this happens
also the last few days i have been getting them and i was also diagnosed with anxiety and put on lexipro 10 mg
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Sudden rush of bloodstream to the brain causes such attacks including palpitation of the heart. If this happens seek the assistance of someone close to you. Deep inhaling of cool air, drinking a glass of water, or training you mind to think only of the good things in life helps a lot.
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How do i know when im having a panic/anxiety attack?
Trust me you will know. It feels like a bumblebee or butterfly is in your heart. I had one once… felt the buzz, blanked out completely, regained consciousness in the nurses office and was extremely cold and could not stop shaking. Its like tremors… you can feel all your blood rush out of your face… just make sure to sit down first!!!
The attacks usually occur suddenly. either without cause or in situations where a person feels at risk although no apparent danger exist. Symptoms include shortness of breath, hot and cold flashes, dizziness, chest pain, racing heart or palpitations, sweating and nausea. The symptoms are sometimes so intense that people suspect they are having a heart attack.
Slow, deep breathing from your abdomen is your best defense against panic attacks. Slow breathing can relieve muscle tension, dizziness, and many other early symptoms before they blossom into high panic.
So when you feel a panic attack coming on, place a hand on your abdomen and inhale slowly and deeply through your nose to count of four. As you breathe in, your hand should rise, a sign that you are breathing correctly. When you have taken a full breath, pause for a moment and then exhale slowly through your nose or mouth to a count of four. Allow your whole body to relax and become a limp as a rag doll. Do 10 repetitions or more, if necessary
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The symptoms of panic attacks and anxiety can be many and varied.
Everyone who experiences panic and anxiety, feels the effects of the the ‘Fight’ and Flight’ response. The fight and flight response is a natural response to danger in humans and in animals. When the fight and flight response is activated, hormones are released through the body to enable us to either fight the dangerous situation or to run from it.
Symptoms may include:
-Breathing symptoms
-Muscle tension
-Digestive problems
Their are many other symptoms associated with an anxiety/panic attack.
Please visit this website for more information or seek help from your general practitioner.
http://www.anxieties.com
Hope this helps
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