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PANIC ATTACKS

It can happen anytime, anywhere — when you’re alone, with others, at home, in public, even awakening you from a sound sleep. Suddenly, your heart begins to race, your face flushes and you experience shortness of breath. You feel dizzy, nauseated and out of control. Some people even feel like they’re dying.
You may have experienced [...]

PANIC ATTACKS - Signs & Symptoms

A panic attack often begins abruptly, peaks within 10 minutes and lasts about half an hour. But panic attacks have many variations. They may last hours or, on rare occasions, up to a day. You may feel fatigued and worn out after a panic attack subsides.
Signs and symptoms may include:
·         Rapid heart rate
·         Sweating [...]

PANIC ATTACKS - Causes

Researchers aren’t sure what causes panic attacks. Heredity, stress and certain biochemical factors may play a role. Your chance of having panic attacks increases if you have a close family member who has had them.
Many researchers believe your body’s natural fight-or-flight response to danger is involved. For example, if a grizzly bear came after you, [...]