Even quite recently, mental health problems tended to be viewed with skepticism by the person suffering from the condition and from the people around them. This is often the case with people suffering from panic anxiety disorders. However this condition should be taken seriously as it can lead to more complex issues if left untreated. Here are some of the symptoms that you may experience when you are suffering from panic anxiety disorder.  If you recognize some of these symptoms in your own experiences them you should see your health care provider as soon as possible for a clinical diagnosis.

Be Aware Of These Symptoms

When you are anxious, you may feel certain changes in your body and the symptoms seem to be never ending and affecting your daily life when you have a panic anxiety disorder.  Among these symptoms are abdominal discomforts, diarrhea, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat (or palpitations), and tightness of the chest, shortness of breath, shaking, difficulty in swallowing, frequent urination, and dizziness. This is caused by the classic “fight or flight” response that the body has to a stressful incident or experience. The changes in the body are brought about by a change in the level of hormones running through the body, in particular adrenaline.

Other symptoms of a panic anxiety disorder may include psychological symptoms such as insomnia, feeling worried, feeling uneasy and restless all the time, tiredness, irritable or quick to anger, inability to concentrate, or a feeling of being in an unreal situation and not in control of your actions. Also, other psychological symptoms of anxiety disorder may include the feeling of going mad or going out of your mind.

It is also thought that a panic anxiety disorder may be a symptom of other mental health problems, such as depression or alcohol dependence. It may also be brought about from using substances such as ecstasy, marijuana, LSD, or caffeine ( in coffee, tea or soda) or by withdrawal from long-term drugs like tranquilizers. Anxiety is also a common side effect of many prescriptions and over the counter medications. So be sure to tell your doctor about all substances you are ingesting, this information can be crucial to a correct diagnosis.

If these symptoms are occurring more frequently or you feel close to breaking down from the feeling they cause then it is imperative that you seek help. Contact your health care provider immediately for proper diagnosis because some panic anxiety disorders may also be associated with other physical illnesses that may be affecting your body.  These illnesses may include thyroid disorders and others so it is always best to contact your physician.

It is important to take panic anxiety disorders and the symptoms seriously. With the correct help and treatment you can eradicate the disorder completely and live a fuller life.