Panic attacks are extremely
frightening to experience and if you've ever
Experienced a panic attack before you will know just how frightening they are
but if you've never had a panic attack before
This video is going to help you understand what panic attacks are the symptoms of panic attacks and what happens?
During a panic attack. Hello
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Ostracized from across society. Just got to suffer from a little anxiety. Please help me
I say quietly through gritted teeth and apply for sobriety before we get into this video
I want you to comment down below right now
If you've ever ended up in the hospital due to a panic attack
I have many many times before because sometimes panic attacks can make you feel and think
Like you're dying. Let's show others that they are not alone if they have ended up in the hospital
Due to a panic attack. So if you've ended up in the hospital due to a panic attack
I want you to comment in the comment section down below
Right now a panic attack can happen without warning
All reason which makes them even more terrifying panic attacks cause an intense fear
that causes extreme physical symptoms when there is no apparent danger or cause
Picture this you are home watching the television when suddenly out of the blue
Your heart starts pounding against your chest
You're finding it extremely difficult to breathe
You think this is it? I'm going to die
And you feel like you're going crazy
That is what a panic attack feels like panic attacks can be debilitating
immobilizing and
intense panic attacks of a symptom of panic disorder, which is a type of
Anxiety disorder panic attacks can strike at any time when you're driving a car whilst you're shopping
Whilst you're asleep
Which is known as nocturnal panic attacks my wife suffers from these and believe me
They are extremely scary whilst you're in school
Whilst you're at work they can happen
anywhere panic attacks
Usually reach their peak within 10 minutes and very very rarely
Lasts more than an hour the symptoms of panic attacks include the following
shortness of breath or
hyperventilation racing heart or heart palpitations chest pains
Feeling like you're choking
Feeling detached from your body and your surroundings
sweating
trembling or shaking
Hot or cold flashes fear of dying or going crazy feeling like you're losing control
feeling lightheaded dizzy or faint and
Feeling nauseous many people experience just one or two panic attacks during their lives
But you may be diagnosed with panic disorder
If you experience frequent
panic attacks worry
uncontrollably about having a panic attack or
Avoiding places where you've had panic attacks before the exact causes of panic disorder and panic attacks
Remains unclear but what is known is that panic disorder and panic attacks run in families?
So if your parents have been diagnosed with panic disorder or suffer from panic attacks
Then you're at a higher risk of experienced panic attacks - it is also believed that major life-changing
Events such as graduating
starting work for the first time getting married or having a baby are linked to panic attacks to
Severe stress such as losing your job getting a divorce or lose a loved one in your life can trigger
Panic attacks, if you think you might be experiencing panic attacks or suffering from panic disorder, please seek help immediately
You can speak to your doctor and mental health professional or click the link in the description box down below
Where you can speak to someone immediately who can help you?
I now want to hear from you guys and girls in the comment section down below
I want to hear about your personal experiences with panic attacks
What is the worst panic attack you have ever had before in your life?
Let me know and others know in the comment section down below
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