For those who have experienced a panic or anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, the effect can be devastating. The symptoms of a panic attack are especially troubling as they can often mimic a heart attack or make the person believe they are dying.
Symptoms such as heart racing, palpitations, shakiness, dizziness, nausea and overwhelming terror often accompany a panic attack. These symptoms will often paralyze the person experiencing them and make them believe they are going crazy. Often, the person becomes more and more withdrawn because of the fear of being in public when an attack happens.