panic attacks

Panic Attacks that become Phobias

A phobia is a state of high anxiety (not just a panic attack) that is linked to some trigger. Its usually defined as an “intense, irrational fear of an object, situation or person.” The fear leads to avoidance, or minimal contact, with whatever causes the fear. It’s not uncommon to have fears, such as of [...]

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Anxiety Panic Attack Symptoms part 2

In the last post we touched on some of the symptoms experienced by panic attack sufferers, and why we suffer from anxiety in the first place. Remember, the root of anxiety symptoms is the fight or flight response. Heart & Breathing So in anticipation of increased exertion, the heart beats faster to pump blood – [...]

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Anxiety Panic Attack Symptoms

The phrases “panic attack” and “anxiety attack” are virtually interchangeable. Whilst the word panic sums up more vividly what people experience, the word anxiety is a more accurate reflection of what is happening to our body. Unfortunately, as everyone get anxious at times, to say you’re having an anxiety attack isn’t going to get much sympathy! [...]

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Sleep Panic Attacks

Panic attacks are frightening. Those of you lucky enough never to have suffered cannot imaging the unpredictable bouts of terror that grip people when they suffer a panic attack.  Sleep panic attacks are when the attacks start when you are asleep Symptoms can vary but most common are a pounding heart, churning stomach, breath coming in short [...]

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