This might be happening to you and you have no clue what it is!

Panic or anxiety attacks are very common, but hardly recognized. In most cases where the symptoms are not diagnosed the patient is not even are of intensity of the attack. Here the patient is oblivious TO the fact that he is under an attack. A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming anxiety and fear. Your heart pounds and you can’t breathe. You may even feel like you’re dying or going crazy. Left untreated, panic attacks can lead to panic disorder and other problems. They may even cause you to withdraw from normal activities. In many cases, panic attacks strike out of the blue, without any warning. Often, there is no clear reason for the attack. They may even occur when you’re relaxed or asleep. The signs and symptoms of a panic attack develop abruptly and usually reach their peak within 10 minutes. Most panic attacks end within 20 to 30 minutes, and they rarely last more than an hour. A full-blown panic attack includes a combination of the following signs and symptoms: Shortness of breath or hyperventilation Heart palpitations or a racing heart Chest pain or discomfort Trembling or shaking Choking feeling Feeling unreal or detached from your surroundings Sweating Nausea or upset stomach Feeling dizzy, light-headed, or faint Numbness or tingling sensations Hot or cold flashes Fear of dying, losing control, or going crazy In most cases the patient is clueless about what’s happening to him. In case you too have ever suffered these symptoms it is time to take your mental health seriously. The video gives a graphic detail of a panic attack. This is exactly how it feels! Watch the video for firsthand experience.