Anxiety: An anxiety or panic attack can feel like your heart is racing, that electricity is flowing through your arms, and can include shortness of breath. Basically like you're being chased by a bear. Anxiety and panic attacks are easily treated by a licensed psychologist. There also many self-help books available that can help you manage these anxiety attacks successfully.
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Panic Attack: Panic attacks can develop rapidly ; include: marked anxiety; rapid, pounding heart beat; chest tightness or pain; shortness of breath with hyperventilation; hot or cold flashes; a sense of butterflies in the stomach, nausea or even vomiting; tingling of mouth or extremities; increased sweating; feeling faint or lightheaded; headache or shaking. There may be difficulty swallowing or tight throat;.
Answered 11/22/2013
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