"The physical symptoms of a panic attack can include rapid heart rate, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, tightness in the throat, chills, numbness or tingling sensations, hot flashes, nausea, abdominal cramping, chest pain, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness or faintness. These situations are actually quite common. Anxiety disorders are the most widespread mental health challenge in the United States, affecting more than 42 million adults each year. Millions of teens are affected as well. Studies have found that 31.9 percent of adolescents have had any anxiety disorder by the time they reach age eighteen. The good news is that anxiety disorders are highly treatable"-- Provided by publisher.
Understanding Anxiety and Panic Attacks