Ever have repeated feelings of terror when it seems as though something horrible is happening or about to happen? Have you ever wanted to run from a room in fear and then done so, even though you have no idea why you were so scared? Do you feel like your throat and chest is closing and every breath will be your last? Has your heart suddenly seemed to be racing fast enough to leap from your chest and qualify for a NASCAR win? Welcome to the planet of someone with panic attacks.

These days anxiety attacks can affect a lot of people and for many different reasons. They seem to be more common in younger adults 18-35, but there is no limit on who can have one of these attacks. The anxiety attack is a period of time when a person feels overwhelming terror, but there is no discernible reason. This causes a fight or flight response in the body and many physical symptoms begin to occur. Some of the symptoms that accompany a panic attack include a racing heartbeat, dizziness or feeling lightheaded, extreme fear or exaggerated nervousness, rapid breathing and feeling as though it's so difficult to breathe. Panic attacks vary in degree of severity but they are all unbearable and difficult for the person who is experiencing any attack.

The symptoms can be so severe that in some cases the symptoms of a panic attack are able to mimic the symptoms seen in a heart attack. Of course this worry just begins to feed the panic attack even more. Now you have a panic attack and the added worry that you are dying of a heart attack, and this makes the vicious cycle worsen. Many people will go to the emergency room thinking they will soon be knocking on some pearly gates, but luckily they aren't' in any physical danger.

The reason why these 2 conditions feel similar is because a panic attack can make someone feel as though their throat is closing and they can't catch their breath. Their chest will begin to feel tight, this can cause chest pain. One of the most common symptoms is a sudden feeling of not being able to take a deep breath. People will begin to gasp and pant. These are the same top symptoms seen in heart attacks. Although panic attacks are not fatal, not keeping them under control can lead to other problems, mainly emotional and psychosocial.This is why it is important to find a way to stop them before they take over your life.

Anxiety attacks create many social problems for people who suffer them and these attacks can make them prisoners in their own homes, afraid to go out because they fear another attack. Since this is not a life threatening condition friends and family can sometimes run a little short on patience with these sufferers and this creates additional stress and upset. Many vacations and normal family outings have been cut short due to a sudden, severe panic attack. Resentment can build among family members and it is thought that tough love can straighten the situation out. There are many commonly tried treatments including psychiatrists, psychologists, high priced medicines and being ignored completely. The one thing that these treatments all have in common is that over 95% of them fail. There are some changes in your diet that can help with panic attacks, but the biggest will have to take place from within yourself.

It is the pure fear of another anxiety attack that creates the setting for another attack. This fear must be addressed and overcome. One attack is all it takes to imprint your mind with the fear and terror of the event. Any small thing can cause this emotional response and it starts the panic cycle all over again. There is help that can allow you to overcome Panic Attacks quickly and safely and you can begin to live your life once again. Once you have conquered the fear of another attack your life will truly begin to change for the better.