Are panic attacks normal? I feel like I'm going crazy.
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Alo
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Sep 13, 2014
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Panic attacks are just the result oh too much stress, too much things going through your head. You can deal with it, ask me or someone else to help.
Urgarlayessica88
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Oct 29, 2014
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It depends on the person, but I have had panic attack in the past. Not a good feeling at all but you can learn to control them and see what trigger them. So you are not alone! want to chat more message me Urgarlayessica
LexyBee
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Oct 20, 2014
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Panic attacks can be very frightening and intense, but they're not dangerous. An attack won't cause you any physical harm. It is your bodies normal reaction to fear.
Openminded
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Oct 23, 2014
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Panic attacks are most of times the result of the pressure we cause to ourselves. When we cannot express our emotions, then the body takes action. You are not going crazy with the panic attacks. You don't have to worry about that.
Anonymous
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May 29, 2015
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Panic attacks may be normal depending upon your individual personality. We are all unique and react to life in different ways.
DrKyleWilkiePsychologist
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Sep 6, 2015
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Panic attacks are obviously not supposed to happen if you aren't in danger but they are completely normal if you suffer from anxiety or any form of panic disorder or hypochondria. Panic attacks are actually your body trying to help you, it thinks there is a danger (even if there isn't) and gets you prepared to fight it or run away. The problem with panic attacks is sometimes they occur when there is no danger present - this is common with anxiety and panic disorder. The single best treatment for this is CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) which can be done through a psychologist. Your doctor can also prescribe both short and long term medications to combat panic attacks, short term examples are Atvian, Valium and Alepam and long term examples are antidepressants and SSRIs, one of the most popular being Lexapro. Biggest piece of advice I can give? When you start to panic don't fight it. Ride it out. And don't try to 'stop' anxiety or 'stop' panic. This won't work. You just need to manage it.
Againstthegrain
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Oct 26, 2014
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Everyone can experience panic attacks at stressful times or after stressful times in their lives. You are not crazy! They are very scary but are manageable and seeking help is always a great step forward!
Artemis6
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Nov 1, 2014
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Panic attacks are normal. Some people have severe attacks for a duration of their time, and then they'll never have it again. Others however have panic attack due to the stress that they're facing and its the body's natural response to either fight or flight.
Anonymous
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Nov 17, 2014
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Panic attacks are common and are usually associated with anxiety. Panic attacks are commonly in response to a loss control in our situation.
cuddlySong88
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Sep 5, 2015
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Panic attacks are nothing to freak out about (that pun was horrible. Sorry.) I deal with them all the time, and they can be quite hard to deal with. Everyone has dealt with one at least once in their life, so you're not going crazy. However, if you continue to have panic attacks, and they begin to overrule your life, I'd recommend seeing someone who might help you :)
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