Are panic attacks normal? I feel like I'm going crazy.
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SoftBlanket40
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Aug 29, 2015
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Panic attacks can be extremely scary, whether is it for the person going through them, or the people surrounding. It's not something to be taken lightely, but the good news is it can be managed, and one can learn to do that by himself. I've been through a few panic attacks, and though the first ones used tobe extremely scary, I've learned to feel when they are approaching, or when something may trigger them. You are the best expert on You, and you can definitely overcome them!
hopefulhelper19
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Aug 30, 2015
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They are normal, but they are also something you need to consult with your doctor about. If not an option, at least your parents.
LucyLemon18
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Sep 3, 2015
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Panic attacks are normal, when we feel bad or we have problems and we don't really know how to control it we may have this break downs, but it's nothing to be ashamed of, I used to locked my self in a restroom, but then I realised I had to fight the problem and I was not crazy because of it, I just had this little problem and I needed to fight it no hide myself :) if you wanna talk just tell me. Be strong
soundsculptor
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Sep 3, 2015
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Panic attacks are very normal. The feeling of one going crazy is a common sensation, and it's because of your body going into fight or flee mode. During a panic attack it's common to hyperventilate. This means that the brain is getting more oxygen than normal, and the reaction to that may be a sensation of derealization, the feeling that the world doesn't seem real. It's not possible to "go crazy" from panic attacks, but feeling like that seems unbearable during the moment of panic.
Anonymous
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Sep 3, 2015
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No, panic attacks aren't normal, but they depends on anxiety. Anxiety is normal. Lots of people have it. I think that panic attacks are the "explosion" of anxiety that we normal have for situations. If you are stressed, maybe you could have anxiety or in the worst of cases, panic attacks. Your heart starts to beat more fast and you are scared. It's our body that react like this, but this statement starts in our mind.
Lulu147
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Sep 4, 2015
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Panic attacks are fairly common, some people experience panic attacks more frequently than others. Panic attacks can be triggered given the stress level and situation someone is experiencing in there life. Panic attacks are linked to an anxiety disorder.
ItWillAllBeAlright
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Sep 6, 2015
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Panic attack are very normal. Everytime I've had a panic attack, music and fresh air have helped me. It's always a good Idea, to tell people it.
tattoo99
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Sep 9, 2015
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Some panic attacks are normal, but when you often have these attacks, it could be unhealthy. You are not crazy, because it is normal. When you have a panic attack, try to breath in a calm way and count till 10
Annie626
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Sep 11, 2015
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Simple answer; Yes, entirely normal. It's your body's way of letting off the extra stress that you hold onto
Anonymous
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Sep 12, 2015
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Panic attacks aren't normal, but they're not something that makes you crazy. Rather, it's a hard experience that happens to many people, but not nearly the majority. This is treatable. You are perfectly sane.
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