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symptoms of severe anxiety and panic

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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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