Panic Attacks While Sleeping

Panic attacks can happen everytime without any signal, although you are sleeping.

Sleep is supposed to be a time of rest and rejuvenation, but for those who suffer panic attacks while sleeping, this time of respite can be a literal nightmare.

It is estimated that close to six million people suffer from occasional to persistent panic attacks while sleeping. The symptoms of these attacks are much the same as any other type of panic, but because they occur when the body and mind are at rest they can be particularly frightening. The symptoms include:

* Sudden and overwhelming sense of irrational fear or dread
* Fear of dying or losing control
* Racing heart and palpitations
* Shallow or labored breathing
* Trembling
* Sweating
* “Out of body” feeling, like watching things unfold from another perspective

See the other pages if you want to know the causes of it and how to stop panic attacks while sleeping.