Rapid heart rate

Tremors, increased sweating, tightness of chest, dizziness

Nausea, shortness of breath, a sense of choking

Feelings of dread or foreboding

Fear of losing control or going crazy

Feeling detached from your environment

Fear of recurrent episodes

Avoidance of people or places that may be triggering

Increased use of safety behaviours to minimise risk of attack

Avoiding large crowds or busy environments

Increased dependency on others for safety