I have been having bad anxiety/panic attacks and acid reflux at the same time. They seem to have started at approximately the same time as well. Does one cause the other? How can I treat this?

This question is for a research paper in my drug abuse class. Any insite would be awesome. I am also personally interested to know what the high is like without having to experience the drug…first hand accounts would be great!

Panic attacks feel a lot like heart attacks. A panic attack might cause your heart to race, and it might cause you to become short of breath. You might find that you feel dizzy or light headed, and they are characterized with the feeling of life or death importance. It is not uncommon to believe that you are dying or about to die when you are having a panic attack. Fortunately for sufferers, they are usually not of a long duration, and will stop when they have run their course, usually a few minutes, or when the cause of the panic is removed.

If you are terrified that you might have another panic attack, you may just end up cutting yourself off from everything in order to avoid having another. You might hide from the world, or otherwise separate yourself from the friends and family who might otherwise be able to help you. If this sounds familiar to you, then you need to consider seeking professional help to empower you to dispel the threat of panic attacks that hangs over your head.

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I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder about a month ago. I have been getting hand trembles on my left side only. All of the physical symptoms I have had seems to occur on the left side (mild abdominal cramps, occasional ear aches). Is this possible and can it be something else that I suffer from?

I’m writing a brief paper about panic disorder and just wanted to clarify something.

Are the recurring panic attacks caused by the same situation each time? Or do the panic attacks happen randomly?