Anxiety attacks are a very common form of anxiety and are often experienced as a result of worrying about everyday things in your life such as family, finances or your job. Initially, the worry may seem completely normal, but over time, you may begin to worry more and more about specific issues in your life. If the excessive worry continues, it may begin to cause numerous symptoms that may include increased heart beat, tremors, shaking, fear of dying, dizziness, light headedness, nausea, difficulty breathing, chills, fear of losing control and feelings of being detached from reality. Anxiety attacks are experienced by millions of people everyday. One in three individuals will experience an anxiety attack in their lifetime. Of those who experience an anxiety attack, 80% will continue to experience them on a regular basis.

Prolonged anxiety can develop into depression for the affected individual, therefore it is important to seek medical advice and gain appropriate treatment.