Panic Attacks
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Panic Attacks Symptoms
Symptoms of panic attacks include:
Anxiety
Fear of dying
Fear of losing control
Chest pain
Depression
Difficulty breathing
Dizziness
Hot flashes
Hyperventilation:
Very rapid breathing rate
Lightheadedness
Nausea
Numbness and tingling
Palpitations
Rapid pulse
Tremor
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Adjustment disorder
Anxiety disorder
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Last Updated: Jun 16, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Panic Attacks References:
Goodwin R, Olfson M. Treatment of panic attack and risk of major depressive disorder in the community. Am J Psychiatry. 2001 Jul;158(7):1146-8.
Goodwin RD, Lieb R, Hoefler M, Pfister H, Bittner A, Beesdo K, Wittchen HU. Panic attack as a risk factor for severe psychopathology. Am J Psychiatry. 2004 Dec;161(12):2207-14.
Watanabe A, Nakao K, Tokuyama M, Takeda M. Prediction of first episode of panic attack among white-collar workers. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2005 Apr;59(2):119-26.
