To start with, what is a panic attack?.
It is a severe attack of panic or anxiety, its frightening to say the least.
It often occurs suddenly, without warning and for no reason whatsoever.
You feel a sense of fear, you are short of breath and it can be intense, although not dangerous.
You may well feel sick and start to tremble. Your first experience can make you feel that your world is falling apart.
You do not feel safe.
You start to avoid going out as you feel that an attack can happen at any given time. All of the sensations or symptoms are very consistent for people suffering with panic or anxiety attacks.