Do these physical symptoms often go along with panic attacks?
by sinela on Thursday, May 20th, 2010 | 3 Comments
Everytime I get a panic attack, I not only have the overwhelming very scary feelings of panic and fear. But I also have very miserable physical symptoms that go along with the attacks these symptoms often include nausea, chills, shaking, stomach cramps, diarrhea, lightheadness, feeling disoriented. Does anyone else relate to this,and if you have ever had these physical symptoms as well what do you do make yourself feel better during the attacks? Or these physical symptoms all in our head, or are they our body’s way of reacting to being under such overwhelming fear and anxiety?
i suffer from panic attacks and i get several of these symptoms, some of this is due to to much adrenaline, and taking in too much oxygen, and yes partly in our heads too.
The symptoms you describe sound normal to me (I’ve had anxiety attacks). Unless you go on medication to stop your panic attacks, there’s nothing you can do about those symptoms.
If your attacks are frequent and disabling (like you describe), you may want to see your doctor for a prescription for anti-anxiety medication.
The meds that stop anxiety attacks work very well, and in relatively short order, but there are side effects that your doctor will/should talk to you about.
I used to get nausea, stomach cramps, shaking, and disorientation when I’d have panic attacks. They are our body’s way of reacting to being under stress. Sometimes it’s best just to stop what you’re doing and take a few deep breaths. What ever you do DON’T have anything with caffeine in it… this will make symptoms worse.