How dangerous are the physical symptoms of a panic attack-when I have one I feel like I could die?

Possibly dehydration and extreme tiredness. Panic attacks drain a lot from you so make sure that you definitely get good amounts of sleep afterwards if you can. I dont know if there are anymore extreme symptoms

Panic attacks are quite common, and they cannot physically hurt you. During panic attacks, it is extremely common to feel like you are dying, but you are not. You may feel like you can't breathe, you may feel your heart pounding in your chest, but you are physically okay. You would feel the same way if you were running in a race. In fact, the chemical and biological processes in your body during a panic attack are very similar to running in a race. Many people with panic worry that they are having a heart attack. Their heart beats fast, they get worried, and that makes their heart beat even faster. Relaxation techniques can be extremely helpful during a panic attack. Sit down, relax your muscles, and breathe slowly and deeply. Has this happened before? Probably. Did it feel awful? Definitely. Did you have a heart attack? No. You won't have a heart attack this time, either. Just breathe deeply, try to remember that you are okay, and do anything else that helps you relax.

I think this question is better suited for a doctor. I am not a doctor, and I do not need 100 characters to answer this.

Nobody have ever died from a panic attack. Panic attacks are caused by the fear of fear and even thought the symptoms are debilitating and terrifying they will not cause you any serious physical harm.

If you google "circulatory shock" that's basically what you'll feel like. Sometimes after you will feel sick, and depressed.

Physical symptoms of a panic attack may not be harmful but they also are not pleasant. Its known that people who have panic attacks say they feel like they are dying, this is fairly common among panic attacks. Unless the individual has had a heart issues in the past I would not worry to much but I would still keep an eye on him or her. Physical symptoms can be shaking, throwing up, fainting, hyperventilation, and sweating and many more other symptoms. Don't worry to much, this is a way for the body to cope with stress, but in the mean time give them comfort and do keep an eye on them just in case, you never know.

The physical symptoms of a panic attack are not extremely dangerous and certainly not life threatening most of the time. It may feel as though you are going to die; however, that is simply your bodies way of telling you that something is extremely wrong and it feels endangered.

Panic attacks do not cause your body any physical harm. Their real trick is making you fearful, and that can cause your mental well-being to degrade.

It honestly depends. The last attack I had hospitalised me and i was close to cardiac arrest because my resting heart rate was so fast. But I've been dealing with these for years and this was the first time, so it's rare. You have to be very, very careful. Generally though, they're quite mild and can be controlled with breathing methods. It's only severe cases where there is need for immediate medical intervention.

You will feel like your going to pass out and you feel like things are too scary and you will feel scared walking into society.

They can be mildly dangerous but nothing to worry about. You won't die from one and you'll most likely get minor symptoms like feeling sick, dizzy etc. The best you can do is to breathe slowly through your nose and out of your mouth to slower your heart rate.

Your mind is playing tricks on you that cause your body to detect stress that doesn't exist thus instigating a physical response. Repeated panic attacks may leave permanent effects on your body donor is good to learn to control them. One thing you should definitely focus on- breathing. Regulate it and slow it down. Move around. Validate your feelings but conquer them too.

You cannot die because a panic attack can last only up to MAX 20 minutes and your heart can handle that even though it feels really bad

The physical results are very draining and can cause you to literally freeze and make you feel as if you were going to die but take deep breaths and know it is not that bad

They can be dangerous, but those are mostly mental. Physical symptoms are mostly your heart speeding up. It isn't too dangerous, just like you just finished a hard jog. You should definitely try to calm down afterwards by doing something quiet like reading

A panic attack is actually harmless! They are your body's (slightly malfunctioning) defense system, so it will want you to stay safe. Although you may be as though you may have a heart attack or might faint, you will be fine. Panic attacks can only hurt you in your mind.

Well you should definitely see a doctor emmediately follow what they say if it doesn't work have a second look with another doctor if they both say the same stick to their plan for a little longer for results

The actual symptoms of a panic attack in themselves are not dangerous. One's reaction to the situation could put one in harms way depending on the scenario. The other thing to be mindful of is that a panic/anxiety attack can have similar symptoms to a heart attack. Please be sure to follow up with a medical doctor if you have never had symptoms like that previously.

There's no physical danger to panic attacks, you may feel as if your dying but you certainly will not.

It is not as dangerous as it feels. We create everything in our mind. Learn diaphragmatic breathing for such hard moments.

Panic attacks do have physical symptoms that like any other can progress to a dangerous level. Blood pressure can rise, so can the pulse, accelerated breathing, all of which need attention. A person's medical history also determines how quickly a panic attack can turn into a medical emergency. If you feel like you could die or even feel like you are having a medical emergency just like any other cause of emergency call 9-1-1 or go to your emergency room where they can properly evaluate your situation.

Usually they're not physically harmful at all. A panic attack will often have us feeling like we're going to expire at any moment, and while it's happening you're second guessing your own logic and it feels completely real! But rest assured that other than an elevated heart rate and possibly higher blood pressure, your body is really okay. It might help to keep in mind that you're physically safe, even though your mind is doing loop-de-loops, and once you recognize that you're panicking you can at least reassure yourself that's what's going on.

The physical symptoms themselves are not dangerous , it just makes you think your going to die, your heart races till you can't feel it no more, by now your hyperventilating to the point you feel you can't catch your breath , in extreme cases you start crying from being scared and your hands start shaking, and your legs and arms feel very weak and possibly feel numb, by the time you think you are dying it's almost over, you distracted yourself from what triggered the panic attack to begin with

Sometimes the physical symptoms can be rather life threatening breathing could become difficult and tremendous stress is put on the heart

Technically, most symptoms of panic attacks, even though they feel so severe and terrible, most of them are non-threatening. I know a lot of people feel like they have to go to the hospital cause they feel so bad, but i've had panic attacks regularly for many years and haven't ever gone. I know that 99% of the time it's panic, and i just have to ride it out no matter how horrible it is. You aren't in physical real danger. I know it's easier said than done. Be well

Physical symptoms include shortness of breath, tightness in chest, this won't kill you. You just need to learn to relax

The most likely physical symptoms you will experience are heart palpitations, shortness of breath or hyperventilation, feeling unreal or detached from your surroundings. Its unlikely that these symptoms will causes you any major dangers but simply feel uncomfortable. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Panic-disorder/Pages/Symptoms.aspx

When you have a panic attack it is completely normal to feel like something drastic is going to happen, like dying. Don't worry because it's not going to happen. What you should do is remove yourself from the situation and talk to someone about your problem. While the physical symptoms like hyperventilating, can be dangerous, like there is a chance of passing out, but you won't die, that side is purely mental

I honestly would get that checked by a doctor, it can sometimes be dangerous.

Assuming it IS just a panic attack, there's no reason to be afraid! Unless you have other severe health conditions (like a heart problem) you're totally fine! Source: http://www.calmclinic.com/panic/attacks/can-panic-attacks-kill-you