What are some of the physical S&S (Signs and Symptoms) of a panic disorder?

Panic disorders, though often thought of as a mental or emotional disorder, have a number of physical effects on the people who suffer from these disorders. Here are a few common physical signs and symptoms:

• Rapid heart rate

• Shaking

• Shortness of breath

• Hyperventilating

• Sweating

• Chills

• Nausea

• Stomach cramps

• Chest pain

• Dizziness

• Headaches

• Feelings of faintness

• Tightness in the throat

• Difficult swallowing

• Tingling hands or feet

These symptoms often arise at the beginning of a panic attack, so if you notice these physical signs and symptoms beginning, it is important that you employ your coping techniques quickly, to hopefully prevent yourself from entering a full panic attack. You should also try to pinpoint the exact stimulus that triggered those feelings of anxiety.