Panic Attacks
A panic attack is a sudden feeling of intense fear that results in serious physical reactions even without any reason or impending danger. A panic attack is a very frightening experience. Globally, its prevalence is estimated between 1–4% of the world population. It is common among people of the late… ...Read more
A panic attack is a sudden feeling of intense fear that results in serious physical reactions even without any reason or impending danger. A panic attack is a very frightening experience. Globally, its prevalence is estimated between 1–4% of the world population.
It is common among people of the late 20–30 age bracket. A panic attack occurs in women twice more than in men. Even though they are not deadly, their occurrence can be frightening and significantly ruin your quality of life.
Symptoms Of A Panic Attack
Typically, panic attacks strike suddenly. They can begin anytime and anywhere: at the store, when you're driving, during a business meeting, or even in the middle of a sound sleep. A panic attack can occur frequently or occasionally. They are often followed by fatigue after it subsides. They generally include some of the following symptoms:
- The feeling of an unknown impending danger
- Fear of death
- Sweating
- Short breath or tightened throat
- Nausea
- Pain in the chest
- Headache
- Sense of unreality
- Shaking
- Stress
- Genetics
- Temperaments that reacts to stress or negative emotions
- Certain alteration to some parts of the brain function
- A family history of the event
- Shocking life events, such as serious illness or death of a loved one
- A traumatic event like a ghastly motor accident
- Major life changes like divorce or giving birth
- Smoking
- Unforgettable childhood physical assault
- Get immediate medical attention to prevent its frequent/worse occurrence.
- Always adhere to your treatment rules
- Physical exercises are also recommended as a protection against anxiety.
