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Symptoms of Severe Anxiety and Panic

Overview

Symptoms of severe anxiety and panic linked with social anxiety disorder include:

Fast heart rate and fast breathing.
Sweating.
Nausea.
Trembling and feeling weak in the knees.
Being unable to move or run away.

Symptoms of panic include:

Feelings of terror or hopelessness.
Chest tightness or chest pain.
Severe trouble breathing with a fear of choking.
Hot flashes or chills.
A sense of unreality (like being in a dream).
Fear of losing control or going crazy.
Fear of dying.

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Current as of: June 24, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
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All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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