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Can you die from a panic attack?

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blissfulMelody50 on Mar 14, 2016
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Although you might feel close to death during a panic attack, you will not die from a panjc attack.
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Lovely0310buddy on May 15, 2018
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Depends on the situation. But never heard of anyone who dies from panic attack. They might be unconscious for some time and might need to calm down.
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Anonymous on Jul 3, 2018
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While I can't say no one ever has, it is extremely doubtful - the death would have to be caused by something else. The actual panic attack wouldn't kill you.
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Anonymous on Dec 4, 2018
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No you can not die from a panic attack. You might feel like you are because of the heart racing and your body might be all sweaty here but your not going to die at all. I mean it is hard to tell you when I went through mine how I managed them and I will tell you that I had great support in my life so that I could get over mine. But with the best help of getting help for them it made my life so much better for me in the end here. But to answer this again no you can not die from a panic attack.
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Anonymous on Nov 21, 2014
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No, but it is life threatening for your health. Getting a Panic attack should be treated immediately.
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Anonymous on Oct 16, 2015
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Although it feels like it, no you cant. I get them frequently and the toughest part is remembering that I'm okay, you just need to regulate your breathing, zone out and relax as much as possible
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MusicSoul82 on Oct 28, 2019
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Panic attacks will not cause you to die. They are serious though, and I feel for you if you've been through one. They can be scary and can make you feel like you're going to die or go crazy. Please make sure you get checked out for heart disease as soon as possible to rule that out because the symptoms can be similar. While it may feel silly, taking deep controlled breaths through your nose and exhaling through your mouth does help minimize the pain and feelings of uncertainty. If you are near someone when it happens, simply ask them to hold your hand during the course of it. Human touch is very powerful and can help shorten the duration of a panic attack. Talk to someone about your feelings once it's over.
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LiliMonroe on Jun 23, 2020
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No, you can't. Panic attacks might make you feel like you can't breathe, like someone is pressing your chest, you feel sick, you might experience nausea and find it hard to walk and stand up because your legs are shaking, and most importantly panic attacks make you experience fear that you might die. But, the truth is, none of these symptoms can kill you, the worst thing that can happen (my experience) is you can faint or throw up, but anxiety definitely won't kill you. If you are experiencing such scary feelings, sit or lay down and concentrate on your breathing, make it slow and mindful, no matter how sick you feel, don't think about your feelings and thoughts, concentrate on your breath coming in and out and you will feel better in no time.
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