Panic attack symptoms can be quite disturbing and even disruptive to your life. When these symptoms progress in severity, they can impact your life to the point of preventing you from enjoying normal everyday activities.

One of the most confusing aspects of panic disorders is that the symptoms of panic attacks can vary from one person to another. It is even possible for symptoms to vary from one episode to the next. Some of the most common panic attack symptoms include:

Excessive perspirationRush of energy thru the bodySweating handsTingling feeling thru the bodyLight-headednessHot prickly feeling thru the bodyFrequent need to urinateIntense heat through the bodyDiarrheaWave of energy thru the bodySleeping problemsIce cold feelingNight sweatsAnts crawling sensationUnexplained rashesFeeling detached from bodyLack of concentrationExtreme exhaustionLoss of libidoDizzinessSensitivity to light and soundShort term memory lossFear of dyingFear of having a heart attackFear of going insaneFear of losing controlFear of embarrassmentRacing or pounding heartBreathing problemsHyperventilationNausea and/or vomitingChurning stomachTightening of the throatChoking sensationIndigestionChest painHeadachesNeck painPins and needles feelingHot and/or cold flashesShaking TremblingLower back painAching jawMuscle painSciaticaIt is important to note that the presence of one or even more of the symptoms listed above does not necessarily indicate the presence of a panic or anxiety disorder. Such disorders should not be self diagnosed. Regardless of whether you actually have an anxiety or panic disorder it is likely that you have experienced one or more of these symptoms at one time or another in your life. Everyone experiences panic and anxiety occasionally.

The difference between the normal anxiety and panic and panic associated with disorders is that the anxiety associated with panic is highly intensified. The symptoms associated with a panic attack typically only last a few moments, although it can seem like much longer to the person experiencing the attack. Usually, the symptoms begin to dissipate within 30 minutes; however, in some cases, the effects of panic attack symptoms can last much longer.

As the number of your attacks increase, it is possible that the severity of your symptoms may also begin to increase.

While these symptoms and their effects can certainly be disturbing, it is important to understand that there are effective treatment methods and techniques available. Such treatments can help to relieve both the severity and the frequency of the symptoms you experience in association with panic and anxiety.

The most important key to relieving issues associated with anxiety and panic is understanding the relevance of patience and time. Through a dedication to recovery you can begin to relieve panic attack symptoms and get back to normal living.