To most people, panic attack symptoms very much feel like "real" physical symptoms. For instance, it is very common for people to show up at the emergency room with what they believe to be a heart attack the first time they experience panic attack symptoms. It's not that these people are being paranoid, until the tests have been done and a heart problem is ruled out, the doctors usually think it's a heat attack as well.

In addition to the chest pain, common symptoms of panic attacks are:

• Rapid heart beat.
• Dizziness.
• Hyperventilation.
• Stomach pain or nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Sweating.
• Shaking.
• Hot or cold flashes.
• Difficulty breathing.
  

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In order to quickly understand that you’re suffering from a panic attack you have to know the most common symptoms.(Please note that this guide is not a replacement for a full diagnosis by a physician, there are often specific circumstances and physical conditions of an individual that might contribute to any of the following without necessarily implying that the person is suffering a panic attack.)

The most common symptoms of a panic attack are:

Breathing symptoms – the sufferer often feels a difficulty in breathing, as if not getting enough oxygen, which leads to hyperventilation.

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