I don't know about you but whenever I get a panic attack it seems as though they are never going to end. Of course they always do, but the problem is that they are so uncomfortable and uncontrollable that it becomes very difficult to rationalize what is going on. Sometimes the come in the middle of the night and you wake sweating and wondering if perhaps you are having a heart attack. Now that isn't to say that you should simply brush these things off as a panic attack, if there is any doubt in your mind you should get yourself checked out as soon as possible to remove the possibility that it isn't something physically wrong that could harm you.
There are also times when the panic and anxiety hit you like a wave. You feel it coming and although you try to head it off it just seems to come over you and completly overpower you. The symptoms of panic attacks can really vary from person to person and from incident to incident. For me they can involve heart palpitations and difficulty in breathing (this happens to me mostly during night panic attacks) clammy hands, hot flashes and a shaking like you would feel when your blood sugar is low.
Here is something that may help. The next time a wave of anxiety comes over you try riding on top of the wave instead of fighting against it. Sometimes the more you struggle the more it can overpower you. You may also find it helpful to read some success stories of those that have been able to overcome their anxiety.
By Tim Shank
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