Panic Attack....?

Information on Panic Attack

Panic attacks are frightening but fortunately physically harmless episodes. They can occur at random or after a person is exposed to various events that may "trigger" a panic attack. They peak in intensity very rapidly and go away with or without medical help.

People experiencing panic attacks may fear they are dying, that they are suffocating, or that they are having a heart attack.

Some people may begin breathing very rapidly and complain that their "hearts are jumping around in their chest." Then, within about an hour, the symptoms fade away. About 5% of the population will experience panic attacks during their lifetimes.

Panic Attacks Symptomspanic attack as a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which 4 (or more) of the following symptoms develop abruptly and reach a peak within 10 minutes:

• • Palpitations, pounding heart, or fast heart rate
    
    
  • Sweating
    
    
  • Trembling and shaking
    
    
  • Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
    
    
  • Feelings of choking
    
    
  • Chest pain or discomfort
    
    
  • Nausea or abdominal distress
    
    
  • Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint
    
    
  • Derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached from oneself)
    
    
  • Fear of losing control or going crazy
    
    
  • Fear of dying
    
    
  • Paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations)
    
    
  • Chills or hot flashes

• Some of these symptoms will most likely be present in a panic attack. The attacks can be so disabling that the person is unable to express to others what is happening to them. A doctor might also note various signs of panic: The person may appear terrified or shaky or be hyperventilating (deep, rapid breathing causing dizziness).

you guys may wonder why on earth do i blog about panic attack. The reason is that i experince a panic attack on Thursday 18/12/2008.
Seriusly it was scary .. really2 scary...