Symptoms of panic attacks

The following is the diagnostic criteria (DSM IV) for panic attacks. Abrupt development of any 4 (or more) of the symptoms which reach a peak in 10 minutes indicate the possibility of panic attacks.

•    Intense panic
•    Palpitations
•    Sweating
•    Trembling/ shaking
•    Muscle tension
•    Blurry vision
•    Breathlessness
•    Choking sensation
•    Chest pain
•    Nausea
•    Feeling dizzy, faint, lightheaded or unsteady
•    Derealization
•    Fear of going insane
•    Fear of dying
•    Paresthesias
•    Chills / hot flashes
•    Knees feel weak
•    Confusion
•    Tunnel vision
•    Blank mind
•    Feel that time is going very slow
•    Wanting  to escape
•    Insides feel warm
•    Head pressure