Is shaking a symptom of a panic attack?

Do you ever feel like your body is turning against you? One minute, you’re feeling just fine, and the next thing you know, your heart is racing faster than Usain Bolt at the Olympics. Before you know it, your palms are sweaty and shaky with hints of anxiety creeping up on you. Could it be that shaking is one of the symptoms of panic attacks? Yes, my friend. You heard that right.

What are Panic Attacks?

Panic attacks are intense periods filled with fear or discomfort often accompanied by physical sensations such as sweating, trembling or shaking/chills (also known as cold sweats). The exact cause remains unknown; however experts speculate that it could result from genetic susceptibility combined with chemical changes in the brain triggered by stressful life events (source – oops not allowed).

The disorder can last for several minutes to hours if left unchecked but rest assured there’s nothing physically harmful about them!

Why Do People Shake During Panic Attacks?

To fully understand why people shake during panic attacks we must first look into the fight or flight response. Our bodies have an innate reaction to danger known as ‘fight-or-flight’. When our minds perceive serious danger/stressful circumstances ahead/ around us, our sympathetic nervous system’ prompts production/release/adrenaline resulting in increased blood pressure & enhanced sugar metabolism while shutting down systems deemed unnecessary under threat conditions(unable-to-digest food etc).

Shaking can occur when adrenaline starts pushing extra glucose towards muscles preparing-of-defense enables Reaction Time- heightened sensory percepts / burst control to increase/change perception levels relative to surroundings/danger within`.

Basically every time something kicks off in your mind telling u “YOU ARE IN DANGER” e.g tight spaces ,public speaking ,surgeries etc triggers this mechanism resulting in unwanted physical symptoms including trembling arms & legs.. fun fact ; even when excited-positive stress tense releases adrenaline-supposedly one-U-em-at-the-MET ;)!

What Shaking Looks like during a Panic Attack

It’s not uncommon for people to tremble or shake throughout their entire body when they’re going through a panic attack. It can also manifest as twitching, stuttering speech patterns or even restless movements.

Below are some of the most common symptoms associated with shaking:

  • Uncontrollable limb vibrations that can mimic shivers reminiscent of seasonal changes
  • Incoherent speech due to muscular weakness occurring concurrently with other anxiety inducing symptoms
  • Twitched eyes/ Eyelids causing involuntary blinking.

The best way to describe it is, imagine being out in cold weather without proper clothing / shelter & then suddenly you feel an uncontrollable wave of shivering throughout your body – except this time its more psychological compared to physical _.

How Do You Calm Down?

If you find yourself caught up in the middle of another panic attack (hopefully not while presenting) there are various DIY measures bullshit which may help alleviate them ASAP; while waiting on medical intervention if need be:

Deep Breathing Techniques: A deceptively simple solution

One good technique suggested by mental health experts involves controlled deep breathing called ‘Box-breathing’ , take 4 short breaths into Diaphragm, hold for 4 seconds and release over an additional period till next repetition.

Distraction Tactics: Take Mind Off Negation-Tension influencing Panic creation

When we focus intently/solely on things generating our anxiety i.e presentations/work duties/choreography etc…we tend to increase rumination-hurt creating feelings within us . Hence consciously trying out different distraction methods creates a brief window where attention moves from impending danger signs towards something much milder example crossword puzzles/color by numbers painting.

Muscle Relaxation Engagements : Anti-Stress tactics

Usually, anxiety symptoms create tension in your muscles which results in increased shaking causing extreme physical distress. Performing progressive muscle relaxation exercises such as tensing the respective muscle groups for a few seconds and subsequently relax them can alleviate persistent tension caused by panic attack working-out helps too.

Medicinal antidotes : A Quick Fix

Medicines like benzodiazepine, etc help to reduce anxiety symptoms but are accompanied by side effects if not prescribed & monitored appropriately (speed or mental status debilitation).

When to Seek Medical Intervention

Although there is nothing physically harmful about experiencing a panic attack, they can lead to other more serious problems(recurrent attacks resulting in agoraphobia/phobias) . Such cases require urgent intervention hence always consult an expert in the event things get out of hand.

Remember continuous alcohol/drug use coupled with frequent exposure to presumed threat situations heightens the possibility of future episodes requiring medical attention; hence prevention & mitigation strategies earlier on could offer substantial benefits/ better outcomes!`.

In conclusion, we’ve learned that yes, shaking is one of the many symptoms associated with Panic Attacks. Additionally ,we’ve also come across some tips you may find helpful when it comes down to calming yourself after realizing those initial telltale signs before diving back into what life has meted so sternly upon us all sometimes!
Keep these mentioned remedies/suggestions noted ^for whenever need arises…and remember ‘if-you-cant- control-it-dont-worry-about-it’!

Adieu!

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