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It definitely depends on the person. Some people have anxiety attacks a couple times a day, others can have them once a year. It's a huge spectrum.
The frequency of anxiety attacks always depend on the person. A human's mind differs from every other, which is contributed by genetics, environment (such as home and school) and hormones.
Anonymous
June 29th, 2018 10:34pm
It depends on the person really. Sometimes its all dependent on the situation and environment. Stressful situations will often trigger panic attacks. Hope this helps.
It deppends on both the person and the stimuli your surroundings give you, so there is no exact measure
As somebody who has them, I can tell you with great certainty that there is no frequency. They will come without warning or reason when they wish. You could have them multiple times a day than be free for months on end. They key is not to worry about their frequency but coping with them when they fear their ugly head.
Anonymous
July 6th, 2018 5:23pm
Anxiety attacks can vary from person to person. Some people may have anxiety attacks more frequently than others depending on what triggers them in the first place.
It can vary greatly upon the person. For me, I get them ranging from once a week to several times a day.
As well as the cause, intensity, duration, and result.
For me, panic and anxiety attacks caused by a flashback are usually 5-40 minutes. For panic and anxiety attacks caused by a situation, anxiety, panic, or just stress, they last about 3-30 minutes.
But also, they in increase with more stimulation (maybe an ambulance going by with it's flashing lights on, a fight near by, someone appearing threatening to me, etc.)
But they can also decrease as I use my skills. Coping skills and DBT. I aim much to use positive ones like listening to music, drawing, poetry, talking to others, looking up memes, writing; walking, going for a jog, biking, going to the lake.
Depends on the person. If you've gone through a traumatic experience, it can easily be multiple a day. Otherwise, your stress levels can create monthly to weekly to daily anxiety attacks.
Anonymous
July 15th, 2018 9:08am
The signs and symptoms of a panic attack develop abruptly and usually reach their peak within 10 minutes. They rarely last more than an hour, with most ending within 20 to 30 minutes. Panic attacks can happen anywhere and at any time.
Anonymous
July 25th, 2018 12:55am
Anxiety attacks occur at different frequencies depending on the person. Finding a way to relax that really works for you is a way to reduce the occurrences.
It varies from person to person. Some have them on a daily basis multiple times a day and some rarely experience it.
Anonymous
July 25th, 2018 12:28pm
Depends on the individual. For some, they are very frequent, others more occasional. Sometimes, someone might not even be aware that what they are experiencing is a form of anxiety attack until later. There is no one size fits all category.
Anonymous
July 25th, 2018 4:41pm
It depends on how stressed you are. If you are pushing yourself to the limit or overthinking something, it's possible you can feel more frequently than others.
Anonymous
July 28th, 2018 1:59am
The amount of anxiety attacks a person has day to day can be different for everyone. It really depends on the person, how bad their anxiety is, and how large the thing causing them anxiety is.
There is no "usual" with anxiety attacks. Everyone is different in the frequency, duration, and triggers of an anxiety attack.
Your doctor or therapist will probably ask you how often they happen. You should track the frequency on your own- either by writing it down or using an app. As you are tracking, it's helpful to note where you were and what was going on. If you can observe a pattern of triggers, you can work to manage your anxiety when you expect to be in a situation where you might experience an anxiety attack.
Everyone is different some have attacks daily, while others only have an anxiety attack occurrence every once in a blue moon. It all just depends how serious your anxiety is, and what causes or triggers the attack. If you have a lot of anxiety attacks you should talk to a therapist. They can help you manage and learn to stop and or prevent these anxiety attacks from happening. It just all depends on how serious your anxiety is. If you need to talk to someone about anxiety feel free to talk to me or any other listener. We would all love to help!
anxiety attacks, for people that have them, very frequent, like every day, or every week, and they arenʻt easy to deal with at all. And there is hope, in learning to deal with them, it getʻs better, and less frequent or scary for the person, having them. A lot of times, people with these attacks, usually not always have some previous trauma, that caused their brain to react to something simple in a hard way, for their body to handle. So just if you have a loved one with this, ask them to breathe deep breaths, and do relaxation techniques to help a little.
Anonymous
September 22nd, 2018 8:48am
It depends on each and every person. One person could have an anxiety attack every day and some people could have an anxiety attack once a week or even once a month. Like I said, it totally depends on each and every person in this world. There are over 7 billion people on this planet and no two are the same so why would their anxiety attacks be the same? Remember to stay strong, keep your head up, smile, connect with a listener 1-2-1 if you need to and use self care if you need to. You absolutely deserve it.
Anonymous
November 7th, 2018 2:32am
My wife has an anxiety disorder with panic attacks, it happens once a week on average but that's just an average. Sometimes it doesn't happen that week, sometimes it happens twice a week. The important part is knowing that you are in control and it won't last forever. Please focus on those 2 things. Apparently I have to add more words to this answer so I want you to know that you aren't alone in this, there are so many people out there who deal with what you are dealing with. It sucks, but in the end, it will make you a stronger person.
Every person is different. They can last from as little as a few minutes to a few hours. They can also happen multiple times a day or within a week for some, and others may only have one every so often. Keeping a journal or record of when you have anxiety attacks helps to keep track of them. Note if you see that there is a change in frequency. Also, using the journal to measure intensity and record symptoms aids in understanding your personal attacks. You will be able to look back at your experiences and won't have to worry about remembering all of them.
Anonymous
November 13th, 2018 5:24am
Usually I have panic attacks anywhere from 0 to 5 times per week. It just depends on what is going on and whether or not I'm in a funk. (Depressed) But this is just me. I am positive that it is different for everyone. Everyone has different triggers, sensitivities, fears, and anxieties that they have to deal with. Often I've found that the things happening in my life aren't the most outstanding reasons as to why I'm having a panic attack, but my attitude and mood. If I'm in a bad mood, the smallest things might cause my anxiety to rise and I'll have a panic attack.
I have experienced once every day, every week, month and months and never. Also, some were short lived vs others. It depends on the underlying reasonings and recovery or remedy we do. I used to call friends and talk to them hours. I used to have 15-20 friends lists in different continents so that I could talk to them. Later I noticed that talking was just temprory solution and started doing yoga, music, and CBT which helped significantly. Also, it helped design my life to live happily alone. World is a great place to have fun and enjoy life if loneliness anxiety is gone.
Anonymous
January 6th, 2019 1:02am
Anxiety attack’s can vary in frequency. If you’re currently going through tonight turns or are under a lot of stress, you are more likely to have an anxiety attack. However anxiety attack’s can happens at any time. Anxiety attacks may occur during a presentation, during a test, during a funeral or wedding, basically during any event that can cause you grief or stress and anxiety.
I know that my anxiety attacks mainly occurs during or after exams (especially when I feel I haven’t done as well as I had hoped).
Just know that there are always people that are there for you and you should never ever feel ashamed about having an attack.
Anonymous
January 19th, 2019 9:48pm
It really depends on the person. For someone with an anxiety/social anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks can happen as frequently as daily or weekly. For others, it’s situational, it may happen 3 times a week then not have another anxiety attack for a month. Anxiety attacks can be a nuisance but the good news is, they can be treated with medication, therapy, and mindfulness excersizes. An estimated 2-3 percent of Americans have a panic disorder at some point in their lives so you’re not alone! Everyone here at 7 cups is here to support you through your journey and if you ever need to talk about it, we’re here.
Anxiety attacks can happen at any time and at any frequency. For some, they may happen every other month or so. Others can have them near constantly. All people with anxiety are different, just as all people are different. Just remember that you aren't alone. Take deep breaths. Focus on your senses. Come talk to someone here, if you need.
Anxiety attacks can be crippling, especially for those that suffer from them often. They're terrifying and painful and seemingly pointless. They suck, and they can happen to anyone.
If anyone needs to talk to someone, my inbox is open! (I'm becoming active again)
It honestly depends a lot on who you are as a person, some people can go weeks without having one, while others have one on a daily basis, sometimes having them multiple times a day. So in the end there's not really any "standard" or "normal" amount of anxiety attacks, it just depends on the "normal" amount for you. I would say, for the average person who experiences anxiety attacks, 3-5 a week would probably be a good "normal" to stick a number to; that's also based on my own experience when my anxiety was at its peak for a few months, nowadays I have hardly any anxiety attacks at all, so it also depends on timing as well, sometimes if a certain event or trigger happens, that can make more anxiety attacks happen as well.
Panic Attacks are different for each and every individual that deals with the disorder. They vary in symptoms, frequency, and triggers. They typically occur at least once or twice a week for individuals who are dealing heavily with the disorder. When the disorder is well handled, or less severe, it may occur once monthly or even less. Hopefully you do not have to endure panic attacks more than once or twice weekly, as they can be pretty severe and tiring. They take much energy out of you, and can make a huge impact on your daily life if your disorder is severe. I hope this helps.
It varies from people to people. Anxiety attacks come at random. One minute you may be feeling good, the next thing you know is that you're having worst case scenario thoughts in your mind. There are various factors, food habits for example. If your diet consists of a lot of caffeine, you may experience frequent anxiety attacks. There are triggers in case of a PTSD or a recent traumatic event. These triggers can cause an anxiety attack every time you face something like that, if these triggers aren't dealt with. There are lifestyle choices, not enough sleep or severe work stress may lead to frequent anxiety attacks. With all that being said, it's not easy to say exactly how frequent these attacks will occur but if we can keep track of it and acknowledge it while we learn to deal with them by using techniques such as CBT or others, we can control our anxiety to a huge extent.
Anonymous
December 16th, 2020 6:41pm
Anxiety attacks manifest differently in different people. This means that not only can they present with different symptoms, but they can also occur with different frequencies. For instance, if ten people in a room all experience anxiety attacks, it is unlikely that all of them will experience them with the same or similar frequencies. Perhaps one person has them once a week, whereas another has them roughly once a month, still another could have them daily or multiple times a day, and yet another could experience them only in extremely tense and relatively infrequent situations (such as at funerals or at doctor's appointments) so that they can't say how frequently they occur, except that they do occur, and do so infrequently but at specific times. If anxiety attacks are interfering with your life, it may be best to seek medical or mental health advice from a qualified professional, so that you can come to know more about anxiety attacks.
The frequency of anxiety attacks varies from person to person and even within the same person, speaking from personal experience as well. For me, my anxiety attacks can happen as infrequently as once a month or less or as frequently as multiple times per day sometimes depending on what's going on in my life, my stress level, and a number of other factors. It can be totally normal for them to happen just once in a while or all the time. It's both frustrating and kind of a relief that it can fluctuate so much. It sucks that it's not always predictable, but I personally am also grateful I have times where they're not so frequent.
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