As a medical professional, I can tell you that an anxiety attack, also known as a panic attack, is a sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort that peaks quickly and then subsides. It can be a distressing experience with a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Here's a detailed description of what an anxiety attack might feel like: read more >>

For doctors to diagnose a panic attack, they look for at least four of the following signs: sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, a choking sensation, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, fear of losing your mind, fear of dying, flushing, feeling that danger is nearby, a racing heart (heart palpitations), and feeling an ...read more >>