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 | Common symptoms of panic disorder include panic attacks, fear, and anxiety. Aside from these typical symptoms, you may also experience challenging symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and migraines. Learn more about these difficult symptoms and steps you can take to manage them. |
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Chest Pain and Panic Disorder
Chest pain is very common and frightening symptom of panic disorder that often occurs during a panic attack or at times of extreme anxiety. Panic sufferers who experience chest pain may be in fear that they are having a medical emergency. Such fearful perceptions will likely increase the person's panic and anxiety. Here you will find out more about chest pain associated with panic disorder.
| Shortness of Breath
During a panic attack, it is not uncommon to experience shortness of breath. Often described as a choking or suffocating sensation, shortness of breath can be very frightening to experience. Many people become afraid that they are going to be unable to breathe, which often only heightens their sense of panic and anxiety. Here will find valuable information to help you understand and manage shortness of breath.
| Headaches and Migraines
Studies have revealed that people with panic disorder are more prone to headaches. Additionally, people with panic disorder are also at higher risk of suffering from migraines, a more severe type of headache pain. Some medications used to treat panic disorder may also be prescribed to help alleviate discomfort caused by headaches and migraines. On the other hand, some medications prescribed for panic disorder can actually contribute to headaches. Find out what you can do if you are experiencing headaches and migraines linked to panic disorder.
| Depersonalization and Derealization
During a panic attack, a person may fear that they are going insane and that they are possibly dying. The person may feel as though they are losing touch with reality, with themselves, and with their surroundings. Such thoughts and feelings during a panic attack describe experiences known as depersonalization and derealization. Learn more about these symptoms of panic disorder and what you do to manage these feelings.
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