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The cognitive and physical effects of a panic attack are detailed below:

*'''Hyperventilation''' - Hyperventilation occurs when one breathes deeper and more rapidly than usual. When hyperventilating, one may feel as though they are struggling to get enough air. As this causes a decrease of carbon dioxide in the blood, it may result in lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, or a tingling sensation in ~~your~~ limbs. <ref>Hyperventilation | http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperventilation-topic-overview</ref>

*'''Hyperventilation''' - Hyperventilation occurs when one breathes deeper and more rapidly than usual. When hyperventilating, one may feel as though they are struggling to get enough air. As this causes a decrease of carbon dioxide in the blood, it may result in lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, or a tingling sensation in one's limbs. <ref>Hyperventilation | http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperventilation-topic-overview</ref>

*'''Abnormal heart rate and palpitations''' - Due to the release of stress hormones, one may experience heart symptoms including missed beats, palpitations, heart pain, and an accelerated heart rate.

*'''Sweating'''

*'''Trembling or shaking'''

*'''Shortness of breath''' - This sensation may feel like your chest won't expand or like ~~you are~~ being smothered.

*'''Shortness of breath''' - This sensation may feel like your chest won't expand or feel like one is being smothered.

*'''Feeling of choking'''

*'''Chest pain or discomfort'''

*'''Nausea or abdominal distress'''

*'''Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint'''

*'''Derealization''' - This is the feeling of unreality.

*'''[[Derealization]]''' - This is the feeling of unreality.

*'''Depersonalization''' - This is the feeling of being detached from oneself.

*'''[[Depersonalization]]''' - This is the feeling of being detached from oneself.

*'''Fear of losing control or going insane'''

*'''Sense of impending death'''

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 The cognitive and physical effects of a panic attack are detailed below:
-*'''Hyperventilation''' - Hyperventilation occurs when one breathes deeper and more rapidly than usual. When hyperventilating, one may feel as though they are struggling to get enough air. As this causes a decrease of carbon dioxide in the blood, it may result in lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, or a tingling sensation in your limbs. <ref>Hyperventilation | http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperventilation-topic-overview</ref>
+*'''Hyperventilation''' - Hyperventilation occurs when one breathes deeper and more rapidly than usual. When hyperventilating, one may feel as though they are struggling to get enough air. As this causes a decrease of carbon dioxide in the blood, it may result in lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, or a tingling sensation in one's limbs. <ref>Hyperventilation | http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperventilation-topic-overview</ref>
 *'''Abnormal heart rate and palpitations''' - Due to the release of stress hormones, one may experience heart symptoms including missed beats, palpitations, heart pain, and an accelerated heart rate.
 *'''Sweating'''
 *'''Trembling or shaking'''
-*'''Shortness of breath''' - This sensation may feel like your chest won't expand or like you are being smothered.
+*'''Shortness of breath''' - This sensation may feel like your chest won't expand or feel like one is being smothered.
 *'''Feeling of choking'''
 *'''Chest pain or discomfort'''
 *'''Nausea or abdominal distress'''
 *'''Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint'''
-*'''Derealization''' - This is the feeling of unreality.
+*'''[[Derealization]]''' - This is the feeling of unreality.
-*'''Depersonalization''' - This is the feeling of being detached from oneself.
+*'''[[Depersonalization]]''' - This is the feeling of being detached from oneself.
 *'''Fear of losing control or going insane'''
 *'''Sense of impending death'''