Symptoms of a Panic Attack

Cognitive

Fear of dying

Fear of going crazy or of losing control

Feelings of unreality, strangeness (derealization), or detachment from the self (depersonalization)

Somatic

Chest pain or discomfort

Dizziness, unsteady feelings, or faintness

Feeling of choking

Flushes or chills

Nausea or abdominal distress

Numbness or tingling sensations

Palpitations or accelerated heart rate

Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering

Sweating

Trembling or shaking