Center
for Anxiety and Related Disorders
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY
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Symptoms of a Panic Attack
- A panic attack is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which four (or more) of the following symptoms develop abruptly and reach a peak within 10 minutes:
- palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate
- sweating
- trembling or shaking
- sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
- feeling of choking
- chest pain or discomfort
- nausea or abdominal distress
- feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint
- derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization
(being detached from oneself) - fear of losing control
- fear of dying
- numbness or tingling sensations chills or hot flushes