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The cognitive and physical effects of a panic attack are detailed below: | 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. | *'''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> | ||
*'''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. | *'''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''' | *'''Sweating''' | ||