Panic attacks can happen anytime, anywhere, and without warning. A person experiencing panic attacks may live in fear of another attack and, as a result, may avoid places where they have experienced an anxiety attack before. During a panic attack, a person suffers from brief episodes of intense terror and apprehension, often marked by trembling, shaking, confusion, dizziness, nausea, and difficulty breathing. In addition, a person experiencing a panic attack may experience chest pains and numbness in their hands and feet. They often feel that they are having a heart attack and may end up in the emergency room because of fear that they are about to die. As a result, many people develop a hyper vigilance to signs and symptoms of anxiety, which ironically frequently contributes to the recurrence of anxiety. People who experience panic attacks may perceive any physiological change as a possibly life-threatening illness. This can lead to significant impairment in the ability to function, including driving, working, shopping, or even simply leaving the home.
Related: Panic Disorder
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