What Are Panic Attacks?

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Panic attacks are sudden, intense fear episodes, often with physical symptoms like racing heart or sweating.

Symptoms include rapid heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, and trembling, lasting minutes to an hour.

Common Symptoms of Panic Attacks

Panic attacks can be triggered by stress, trauma, phobias, or health conditions. Identifying triggers helps manage them.

Understanding Triggers

Deep breathing—inhale for 4 seconds, hold, and exhale for 4 seconds—can help regain control during attacks.

Focus on Your Breathing

Ground yourself using the 5-4-3-2-1 technique: identify five things you see, four things you touch, etc.

Ground Yourself

Reframe irrational fears by reminding yourself that panic attacks are temporary and not life-threatening.

Challenge Negative Thoughts

If panic attacks are frequent or disrupt daily life, consult a psychiatrist for treatment options like CBT.

When to Seek Professional Help

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