Panic Anxiety Attack

We have all felt butterflies in our stomachs at one time or the other. But if this occurs very regularly and takes on a severe form like feeling total panic before some occurrence or feeling like losing control over oneself, it may be that it is a case of Panic anxiety attack. Anxiety may not be altogether bad because it helps you remain alert and stay focused but when it gets beyond a certain limit and starts causing problems in your activities and relationships that becomes a disorder which requires treatment.
Symptoms of this kind of disorder vary from person to person. Some might feel panicky in the presence of strangers others may constantly fret when they are alone, yet other may feel a panic anxiety attack coming on with the nearing of an event in which that individual is to take part. But despite having different forms, all anxiety disorders have a common symptom: persistent and severe panic in situations where most people would not feel even feel scared.
There are six types of panic anxiety attacks which are- generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Each has its own symptomatic profile. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has a characteristic of unwarranted thoughts or behaviors that seem to be beyond control. Panic disorder is characterized by repeated, unexpected panic attacks, coupled with fear of experiencing another bout of the attack. A phobia is an unrealistic fear of a specific thing, situation, or activity that in reality presents no real threat or danger. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is an anxiety disorder that can occur as an aftermath of a traumatic event in the sufferers life. Social anxiety disorder, which is also known as social phobia is an inherent fear of being seen in negative light by others and humiliated in public.