Anxiety Attack Symptoms

Feeling anxious is perfectly normal, and something we will all experience from time to time. However an anxiety attack, which is an overwhelming fear that can hit with no warning and for no obvious reason, isn’t.

An anxiety attack will normally last for around ten minutes, but some people seem to suffer them for as long as an hour at a time. You would probably be surprised to know that research indicates that as high as one out of every 75 of the population worldwide has or will suffer an anxiety attack at some time in their lives.

Anxiety attacks can provoke a really strong urge in the person who is suffering, to run away or escape from where the attack began – it can be linked with chest pain, shortness of breath, and even a feeling of impending doom. Many people that suffer with anxiety attacks say that they feel as though they are dying, losing control of their emotions and their behavior, or going crazy.

If a person has a particular phobia, then they will often experience anxiety and/or panic attacks. These will usually be over quickly, as soon as whatever triggered it is removed. Read more »