How common are panic attacks?
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Aditi24
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Nov 3, 2014
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Every individual experiences it at some point or the other as each one of is tends to be nervous about things that we really want in our lives.
leahlistens2
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Feb 15, 2016
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Panic attacks are more common than you'd think, Everyone experiences panic differently. Personally I would have 3-5 a week. Until I understood how to control them, medication free.
redwhispers
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Oct 25, 2014
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The occurrence of panic differ for different people. Have you been diagnosed with PTSD, or an anxiety disorder? Do you have these attacks often? If you are more curious on this for yourself or a loved one, you should consider seeing a counselor or therapist if yo are experiencing these often.
Anonymous
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Sep 18, 2014
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Panic attacks are fairly common. Some people experience panic attacks on a regular basis and are diagnosed with panic disorder. Roughly six million Americans experience panic disorder every year.
William007
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Oct 23, 2014
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Panic attacks can happen any where at any time. Wherever a stressor is involved a panic attack could result.
Anonymous
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Oct 29, 2014
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Surprisingly enough, panic attacks are much more common than you probably think they are. This isn't known very well because a lot of people tend to hide away when experiencing one, and pretend they are completely find after its over.
Anonymous
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Nov 3, 2014
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It depends on the person and circumstances. When my Generalized Anxiety Disorder was at its worst, I would have one every other day.
Anonymous
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Nov 4, 2014
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They are more common than many think. If you have them often, maybe you should seek help for it. It's nothing to be ashamed of.
Anonymous
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Nov 5, 2014
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Thats deppends of the problem. Overthinking and anxiety can trigger the attacks. It´s really commun.
Artemis6
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Nov 10, 2014
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Panic attacks are pretty common in the society. Panic attacks occur not because someone is weak, it is just the body's response to stressful situations in which the body goes into flight mode rather than a fight mode.
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