An anxiety attack sometimes referred to, as a panic attack can be a very terrifying experience. The symptoms of anxiety attacks can be very confusing as usually the person has no idea as to why their body is reacting in the manner it is. If you have experienced some of these unusual symptoms (below) while experiencing anxiety let me help you to understand it better and try and put your mind at ease.

In many cases, the symptoms of an anxiety attack can feel like a serious health condition. In fact, many people mistake these symptoms for heart problems such as a heart attack. Of course, it is also possible for medical problems to result in an anxiety attack without the presence of anxiety disorder at all.

All of these symptoms can come on suddenly or over a period of time. In order to stop anxiety attack symptoms you must first learn what may trigger them and what they feel like when they are coming on. Everyone is different and in order to treat your anxiety attack symptoms you will need to know what is triggering yours and be in tune with your body so you can be aware of an attack coming on.

If left untreated, anxiety attacks can reoccur forming a pattern that can lead to an anxiety disorder. One of the worst effects of anxiety disorder is the increasing dread over when and where the next anxiety attack might occur. Dwelling on this possibility often triggers more anxiety attacks. It can become a frustrating cycle of dread and fear.

It is very common for an individual suffering from panic disorder to feel their body tremble and to feel dizzy. These symptoms may or may not be accompanied by nausea, numbness with tingling sensations through the body, as well as the fear that death is imminent.

Many women who experience anxiety attack symptoms may experience a sensation that is referred to as "Derealization". This is a feeling that is described as feeling as if one is actually detached in one manner or another from the world itself.

But of course there isn't any physical danger, all that's happened is that the unconscious mind has 'read' the anxiety spike as one and acted as it is programmed to do by switching to the fight or flight mode. In this mode certain chemical and physical reactions are triggered to help you either fight your way out of trouble or run to safety.

People who experience panic attacks sometimes enter a vicious cycle: they worry about suddenly having attacks in a public place such as a mall or movie house. Some fret about experiencing attacks while driving. These worries, in turn, trigger anxiety attacks and these attacks get compounded and become debilitating. Some become so fearful that they avoid leaving their houses or driving.

Once anxiety attacks symptoms are identified, treatment must be immediately sought. Understanding the symptoms will prevent the situation from getting worse. Sometimes, people experience the symptoms but due to lack of knowledge tend to suffer throughout life.

No one knows for sure what brings Panic and Anxiety Attack symptoms on but there are some known contributing factors. For instance, being put in a situation that you feel out of control or uncomfortable can make you have an attack. Specific medications can also cause these symptoms to occur.

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