What are the kinds of Anxiety Disorders and signs to look for?
Someone who suffers from panic disorder experiences intense anxiety that seems to hit without cause. Signs (symptoms) include: • Racing, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, chest pain • Fear of dying of symptoms above, of losing control, or of “going crazy” • “Chills,” “hot flashes,” sweating • Trembling or shaking • Feeling short of breath, or as though smothering or choking • Nausea or stomach discomfort • “Numbness” or tingling • Feeling dizzy, lightheaded or faint • Having a feeling of unreality, of being “detached” and “observing” the event Panic disorder can occur along with agoraphobia (“fear of open places”), in which the person is anxious about being in places or situations where escape might be difficult or embarrassing, or where help might not be available if panic occurs.
