Since many of the symptoms of an anxiety attack (also called "panic attack") are similar to those of a heart attack the first is often confused with the latter.
Chest pain is not necessarily a symptom of both cases, but very often, which is why so many people who suffer from panic attacks find themselves in the emergency room.
There are different types of chest pain, but not all of them are a symptom of a heart attack. Indigestion pleurisy sore muscles, injured ribs, pinched nerves, angina pectoris and gallbladder problems or pancreas can also cause chest pain.
Symptoms of these conditions may well similar to a heart attack, only a doctor can determine the cause. Other differences are significant enough that you do not need to see a doctor.
Chest pain resulting from an anxiety attack falls into the latter category. If you know the differences in symptoms of both, it is very likely that you can determine for yourself if you are the victim of a heart attack or chest pain associated with anxiety attacks.
Location of chest pain is a good indicator of whether you are the victim of a heart attack or a panic attack. Chest Pain Anxiety is in the heart and is described as "strong." Increases with breathing in and out, and rarely lasted more than a few minutes.
Exerting pressure on the chest also makes pain. In a heart attack, chest pain is located in the center of the chest, and usually lasts longer than ten minutes. Independent of pressure on the chest and breathing are usually normal, less fear of a heart attack or dying triggers a panic attack, causing hyperventilation.
Chest pain of a heart attack feels like your chest is pressed or crushed, as if a huge weight or pressure on it. It is more severe and longer lasting than the anxiety attack chest pain.
Anxiety attacks can cause chest pain, because when it feels threatened, adrenaline is automatically released to prepare the body for flight. Adrenaline increases the heart rate and breathing and causes the muscles to contract.
You may also experience heart palpitations. The chest pain experienced during an anxiety attack can also be caused by the release of acid in the stomach and indigestion.
People who suffer anxiety attacks that form should be more vigilant and aware of them and also to prepare in advance, which is not the same with general attack sufferers of anxiety.
Also symptoms of anxiety attack at night is quite similar to that of generalized anxiety attacks, but can be even more intense and frightening.
When you feel the onset of an anxiety attack at night, the first thing to do is go outside.
Fresh air can calm your mind. You can also try breathing exercises because it can provide immediate relief from anxiety attacks coming. People with frequent nocturnal panic attacks and must always have their medicines at hand.
Some antidepressants may be given to calm their minds. But before taking any of these sedatives or antidepressants should seek professional help.
When you go to bed, try to relax and not get into unnecessary tension. Couples often tend to talk about their problems with family, work, relationships, etc. during the night.
This should be avoided. You need to take a hot shower or a massage with aromatic oils and put the lights before going to bed. Do not get hung up on all the reading of books and other activities during the night.
Sometimes, the lack of adequate sleep can also trigger symptoms of an anxiety attack at night. So try to sleep tight.
