Anxiety attacks can be a terrifying experience.
Most individuals experience a feeling of immense fear and impending doom during an attack.
Some physical signs and symptoms accompany an anxiety attack and it is important to be able to identify these at the onset.
Once you are able to anticipate an attack you will be able to deal with the attack better and take the necessary steps in order to stop the attack.
Among the common physical signs and symptoms experiences are palpitations.
This is a sensation of the heart pounding away in one's chest.
It may last for seconds to hours.
Shortness of breath often perceived as choking or an inability to breathe is another common symptom.
Some individuals begin to sweat, shake and feel chilled while others have hot flushes.
The mouth may become dry and one may have the urge to urinate.
Others complain of a sensation of headaches and dizziness.
In addition to physical symptoms, psychological symptoms are present as well.
These are important as they also need to be addressed.
People with generalized anxiety have difficulty sleeping as anxiety is a state of increased awareness.
The lack of sleep eventually leads to lethargy and an inability to concentrate.
Others feel irritable and insecure.
During an acute anxiety attacks it is common to experience a feeling that one is dissociated from reality or depersonalization and the fear of death.
By recognizing these signs and symptoms, one can successfully adapt specific measures to prevent the attack from worsening.
Anxiety, although difficult to treat, is a curable condition.
Many people feel that learning to control their breathing alone will help cure them of anxiety.
Breathing exercises is only a small component of the management of anxiety.
Various other methods must be utilized in order to successfully cure this debilitating condition.
Not seeking a cure and hoping that the anxiety will simply go away is also not the solution.
Untreated anxiety can worsen and have dire consequences to an individual.