'palpitations

'sweating

'trembling

'shortness of breath or a smothering

feeling

'a feeling of choking

'chest pain or discomfort

'nausea or abdominal discomfort

'dizziness or lightheadedness

'a sense of things being unreal,

depersonalisation

'a fear of losing control or going crazy

'a fear of dying

'tingling sensations

'chills or hot flushes

NB: The age of onset of Panic Disorder varies from late adolescence to mid-thirties. Relatively few suffer from the disorder in childhood.

Here are some tips from the ADAA in case you suffer a panic attack:

'Take a deep breath

'See, touch, and feel the objects that are around you

'Tell yourself the feelings are not harmful

'Tell yourself the feelings will pass

'Visualise a peaceful scene

'Let your mind go blank

'Passively accept your symptoms

'Meditate

'Sing or hum a tune

'Read a book

'Talk to a friend

'Pet your dog or cat

'Take a walk

'Take a warm bath

'Splash cold water on your face

'Clean the house or wash the car