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Can you die from a panic attack?

Profile: Arkelight
Arkelight on Dec 28, 2014
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You can not die from a panic attack unless you have particular medical issues that can be impacted by these attacks. It is best that you consult with a Doctor if you are worried about this.
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Profile: Ya93DC
Ya93DC on May 28, 2015
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Based on personal experience, no. When I first had a panic attack, before I knew what I was, I absolutely thought I was having some type of life-threatening health issue. My limbs felt numb, I felt out of breath, and just couldn't focus. It came at the most random time in a very calm and non-threatening situation: I was watching a movie with my significant other at night. I walked to the emergency room (college campus with an adjacent medical center, so it was close). It is scary, but you need to take it a breath at a time and find meditative exercises to distract your mind or orient yourself.
Profile: Dresden
Dresden on Nov 22, 2014
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No, a panic attack will go away eventually, even if you don't feel like it will. A panic attack will not kill you.
Profile: PlayfulAngel17
PlayfulAngel17 on May 1, 2015
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No you cannot, you are just in fight or flight mode. The symptoms can seem very real, but cannot harm you! Simply relax, take calm breaths, you will feel better before you know it.
Profile: Kilyauna
Kilyauna on Mar 28, 2016
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When you're having a panic attack or anxiety attack, the symptoms — chest pain, flushing skin, a racing heart, and difficulty breathing — can make you feel like you're going to faint, lose your mind, or die. But the reality is, you won't.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 29, 2015
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No, you can't die from a panic attack. You may feel like your dying, but you can't die. A panic attack is basically your fight or flight response, if your body thinks it is in danger, it will give you these symptoms to help escape that dangerous situation, FEAR is a SUPERPOWER!! it makes you faster and stronger. Try not to worry about having panic attacks, the more calm and relaxed you are the better chance you will have of not having one
Profile: patientStar86
patientStar86 on Oct 27, 2015
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No. If someone has a panic attack it can feel as though they are dying, especially if they experience intense symptoms. If you are looking for information on panic attacks, you might want to look on the Mind website http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/ If you are asking for yourself or someone you know, and they have not been diagnosed with panic attacks, these symptoms should be checked by a medical professional to rule out other health issues.
Profile: resourcefulSmiles4u
resourcefulSmiles4u on Jun 7, 2016
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No. As scary as it is, it is all in your mind. It is mind over matter. You will feel like you are dying but you wont, and you will survive
Profile: MindfulnessIsKey
MindfulnessIsKey on Jun 17, 2015
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When experiencing a debilitating panic attack, it is always wise to go straight to the nearest emergency room! Everyone is different, and there's not a high chance at all that you can actually die from a panic attack. Your respiration, heart rate, and breaths per minute goes up tremendously, so you are putting your body in distress (even though you don't mean to!) So no matter what, if it's that bad, get out there and by any means possible, get to that emergency room to ensure complete safety!
Profile: ListenLady
ListenLady on Oct 15, 2015
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No you can't die from a panic attack. Yes they are horrendous, scary, awful and you may feel like you are about to die BUT a panic attack can't hurt you, it will pass and always does.
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