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Panic/Anxiety Disorder.

Scientists believe that this disorder stems from a chemical imbalance in the brain. 
There is another theory that people who suffer from panic/anxiety attacks have had a bad past experience that can explain why they feel anxious.
Some people feel anxious in crowds or on highways, and maybe an accident happened on one when they were younger and it’s come back up again.
There are a lot of differences between a panic attack and an anxiety attack.  They are not just being anxious or scared a little bit, it can be a serious condition. 


Panic attack symptoms are:
-racing heartbeat (palpitations)
-chest pains
-stomach upset
-difficulty breathing or a sense of being smothered
-dizziness
-nausea
-tingling or numbness in the hands
-hot flashes or chills
-trembling or shaking
-terror
-a need to escape the situation
-nervousness
-fear of dying in that moment


The symptoms for Anxiety attacks are:
-breathlessness
-racing heart
-shaking
-blurred vision
-stomach symptoms
-difficulty swallowing
-surge of overwhelming panic
-feel of losing control or going crazy
-passing out
-feeling detached or unreal
-hyperventilation


There are many more symptoms of each; they are alike in a lot of ways but also very different.  These attacks can happen anywhere but for some people very specific places or things that have to occur in order to have one.  People that experience panic or anxiety attacks often find themselves avoiding certain situations that put them in that state, or are almost always concerned of having an episode.  These people are only CONVINCED that they are in danger, but no real threat is actually present. 


There is a lot of treatment for people that experience this disorder, depending on the frequency of them, how long they last, ect. You can go to therapy for it, or also be put on medication, but again, it all depends.


The reason I'm so educated about this is because I also experience panic and anxiety attacks on a regular basis.


-Tried to make this structured, but just babbled on, sorry :)-  ENJOY!