Anxiety attack symptoms can take on many shapes and forms. We have all experienced this at one time or another: before a first date, asking a boss for a raise, thinking about or dealing with personal or family problems, etc. These are all normal, and a part of everyday life. If these symptoms over take your life, and prevent you from functioning like you feel you should, then you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder.
If you suffer from any or more than a few of the following, you may suffer from an anxiety disorder: sudden or unexplained heart pounding attacks of panic; avoiding everyday activities because of fear of anxiety; constantly on edge, worried, and stressed; interference of everyday activities such as work, family responsibilities, school by your anxiety; becoming upset or not at ease if things are not a particular way, or done a certain way; feeling an overwhelming sense of impending doom, as if trouble were behind every corner.
Anxiety attack symptoms such as the few examples above can be dealt with in many different ways. Consider our How to Stop Anxiety Attacks guide, or contact a health care professional such as a therapist or psychologist.