Can anyone tell me that during a panic attack, in which side of the Brain is there an abnormal blood flow?
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I think it's the left side. I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for, but check out the website below.
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been there.........you didnt have a panic attack, but your blood pressure most likely sky rocketed!!! The result is chest pains, shortness of breath, kinda tight around your chest. You were pissed, REALLY pissed.
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A panic attack is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which four (or more) of the following symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes: \n\nPalpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate \nSweating \nTrembling or shaking \nSensations of shortness of breath or smothering \nFeeling of choking \nChest pain or discomfort \nNausea or abdominal distress \nFeeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint \nDerealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached from oneself) \nFear of losing control or going crazy \nFear of dying \nParesthesias (numbness or tingling sensations) \nChills or hot flushes
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Not to panic, but these are symptoms consistent with very serious conditions including aneurysm or hydracephelus promarily. If I were you I would get to the ER for a brain CT STAT. Seriously dont wait if the pain hasnt subsided with analgesics it could be very critical. Let me know if you have more questions mcc_md@yahoo.com
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This is serious, that artery is a main artery from your heart and you should definitely talk to your MD for more info.  You don't want this to become loose, an embolus where it can travel to your heart, lungs, or brain.
244702
It depends on your level of anxiety. If it is minor, exercise, mediate, see a therapist. If you have horrible panic attacks (like I did) you need to take some medication to get your mind straight so you can work on the issues that are causing your anxiety with a therapist.\nGood luck sweetie!
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Yes this could be from anxiety. The light headedness, and excess swallowing from nervousness, and the shortness of breath from possibly hyperventilating from too much worry about the situation. Id say mild panic attack but the chest pressure with light headedness could mean worse. Id get an ekg and " get it off your chest".
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Don't panick or feel terrible over this. I don't know about your problem, but I have heard of this before. From what I understand, it's not dangerous, but you might want a doctor to take a look at it. Really, this is the only way that your mind will be put at ease. I wish you the best.
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The amygdala.  The "fight or flight" response is a hippocanthic thing...
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It does sound like an anxiety disorder, particulary panic disorder. Not knowing more about you, though, it makes it difficult to give a specific answer. \n\nThere is effective treatment for this disorder, so you should talk with your physician and/or a psychologist or psychiatrist. You can feel a lot better after treatment. Read about it:\n\nhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/HealthInformation/panicmenu.cfm\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/60/67106?z=2951_00000_0000_rl_01
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when somebody have a anxiety he feel chills because the spinal cord of our brain start to send messages to brain and recieve messages from  brain really fast so we feel like there is a chill which passed our body there is nothing to worry about it.....Another reason is when an anxiety attack occur the blood pressure become very high in some parts of body(not in every part of body and you are saying that your finger stay warm) so as the blood pressure increases the body temprature increases so the body leaves tiny droplets of sweat which we cant even see from our bare eyes to cool down the body......And there is nothing to worry about it just keep your anxiety in control...
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There are two ares you need to review carefully.\n\nFirst be sure you have not started any new medicines or herbs since the time the problem began.  You could be having a medicine reaction or one caused from mixing medicines or medicine and herbs.  Certain herbs do not go well with some medicines and even other herbs.  A pharmachist may be able to help answer quesstions or some in-depth research of what you are taking and their possible inter-actions with other medicines.\n\nSecondly, (if the first part does not help) you need to be more aggressive in finding out the problem.  Panic attacks are a problem, but they are only a second problem not the main problem.  Don't let anyone try to fix the panic problem and leave you with the real root problem.  \n\nMy mom and aunt both had this problem.  It took about year of going to specilists to find the root of the problem.  Several doctors claimed one thing or another and gave them medicine, but it did not fix the problem.  That is because most doctors are looking for a quick fix or treat women as panic emotional beings that a tranquilizer will do the trick.  Well, IT WILL NOT in most cases.  There is a problem and it can be solved.  Chemical emblance in the body that can effect the nervious system and or the brain, is often the problem, but not always.  It is true there are many causes, but finding the right answer for you make take some time.  If you are very lucky you might find the right answer right away, but realize this is not the usual occurance.  So, perserverance and going to additional doctors is often the course of actions tha has to be taken.\n\nThe problem is not likely to go away on its own (unless you can pin point a combination of medicines or herbs as the problem). Check into specialists in nervious system, brain functions, Miglinate Hypertension (a not-so-common blood pressure problem), and surpising enough a diet specialist.  All these may need to be contacted in order to isolate and identify the cause of the problem.  When you get the right answer you will know it because they will likely be able to treat it.  \n\nIt is unlikely that is is brain tumor, but it should not be ruled out without proper testing.  A doctor dealing with brain function can look at that plus chemical reactions in the brain itself.\n\nIf you settle for less the doctors will be happy, but you may still be in the same condition.  Good luck.
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I have panic attacks and I don't think it's just now that they are getting worse. They can be pinpointed now, there is more coverage on it now. Things like that. I am a very anxious person. Not anxious excited. Anxious nervous. The smallest things can make me panic. Going to the dentist does. Sometimes just traffic can do it to me. I am however a weakened person. I have other health problems that add to my fragilness. I think that is a big factor for me.
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to be diagnosed with panic disorder.  you should experience recurrent unexpected panic attacks which includes palpitations, sweating, trembling or shaking, shortness of breaking, feeling of choking, chest pain or discomfort, nausea or abdominal distress, feeling dizzy, feelings of unreality or being detached from oneself, fear of losing control, fear of dying, numbness or tingling sensation and chills or hot flushes.  You should satisfy 4 or more of these symptoms within 10 minutes.  then if positive, at least 1 of the attacks has been followed by 1 month or more of the ff: persistent concern about additional attacks and worry about its consequences.  Panic attacks should not be due to the effects of substances like medications or illegal drugs or not due to other mental disorder.  If you satisfy all these criteria, then you have to go to a psychiatrist so he can prescribe you a medication or provide you with therapy
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A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, paresthesias (tingling sensations), and sensations of choking or smothering. The disorder is strikingly different from other types of anxiety disorders in that panic attacks are very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often disabling. An episode is often categorized as a vicious cycle where the mental symptoms increase the physical symptoms, and vice-versa.\n\nMost who have one attack will have others. People who have repeated attacks, or feel severe anxiety about having another attack, are said to have panic disorder.
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a panic attack is your bodys "fight or flight" reaction kicking in. the only difference is that its not considered rational at the moment that it happens. say you are walking in the jungle and a lion jumps out in front of you, thats the fight or flight reaction having a purpose. i have panic attacks, i know how you feel. no one ever died from a panic attack even though it can make you feel like it. if you need couseling try www.onestepatatime.com or if you just want someone to talk to you can talk to me. kristeena911@yahoo.com Good luck!
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Hi, I am sorry and know how you feel! I have suffered panic attacks for 12 years! There should be a number that's listed if you go onto the Internet and type panic helpline for your area you will get it, if you are diagnosed then you should discuss what you can take for them, I have xanax which I take if I feel one coming on and it makes me feel much more at ease just knowing I have them, I have fought extremely hard to work with one when I get it, and it's not easy but I keep trying, if you have one can you call a friend do you live with someone?? is there someone close you have told that you could call when an attack happens? Lie down take in deep breaths put on a fan it helps me as I get very hot when I have one. I wish I could help more! please do get something from the doctor it's a great comfort. Take care