Anxiety Attack Symptoms - And How to Deal With Them

Anxiety attack symptoms are numerous and it is important that an individual suffering from anxiety understand the symptoms associated with the condition. 

First: knowing what the symptoms are will help the individual identify the onset of a panic attack.

Secondly: understanding anxiety-related symptoms is important because some of the symptoms can be indicative of more severe health conditions; in one’s ability to identify the symptoms, he or she will also have the ability to know when immediate medical attention is required.

Common Anxiety Attack Symptoms

An individual might suffer from one or more symptoms of anxiety during a panic attack.  Some of the most typical symptoms of anxiety include:

• Dizziness/lightheadedness
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• Heartburn/indigestion
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• Obsessive fears/racing thoughts
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• Pain in the region of the chest
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• Racing heart/palpitations
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• Repeated attacks of panic
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• Respiratory issues/hyperventilation
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• Severe pounding heartbeat
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• Stomach cramping/pain
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• Sweating
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• Vomiting/nausea/bloating
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• Weakness

Anxiety Attack Symptoms Requiring Further Investigation

Some anxiety attack symptoms require additional investigation and may require a prompt medical evaluation.  For example, if an individual experiences extreme chest discomfort and pain during a panic attack, the pain may be indicative of cardiovascular issues.  Profuse sweating might be indicative of a number of health related concerns including heart attacks, hypoglycemia, fever, and a benign condition like menopause. 

In a similar fashion, the symptom of weakness may be associated with any number of medical issues including malnutrition, fatigue, exhaustion, dehydration, arrhythmia, hypoglycemia, anemia, kidney disorders, hypotension, hypothyroidism, and others.

There are symptoms associated with anxiety that are also indicative of a mental disorder that also required proper treatment. 

If continual and repeated panic attacks occur or if one’s anxiety begins to affect one’s life in seriously negative ways, then the individual may be suffering from an anxiety disorder or a panic disorder.  Counseling services and medications can help addressing mental disorders related to anxiety and panic.

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When in Doubt Seek Medical Attention

Since some anxiety attack symptoms can prove confusing and occasionally frightening, sometimes it is best to see a physician just to verify what is really happening.  If an individual even suspects that some of his or her symptoms might not be anxiety related, it is better to play it safe than to be sorry later on.  Getting a medical evaluation will give the individual a chance to verify if his or her symptoms are related to anxiety as well as an opportunity to discuss with his or her doctor potential treatment options.