How dangerous are the physical symptoms of a panic attack-when I have one I feel like I could die?
Anonymous
on
Mar 17, 2016
...read more
You cannot die because a panic attack can last only up to MAX 20 minutes and your heart can handle that even though it feels really bad
Anonymous
on
Mar 24, 2016
...read more
The physical results are very draining and can cause you to literally freeze and make you feel as if you were going to die but take deep breaths and know it is not that bad
Anonymous
on
Mar 27, 2016
...read more
They can be dangerous, but those are mostly mental. Physical symptoms are mostly your heart speeding up. It isn't too dangerous, just like you just finished a hard jog. You should definitely try to calm down afterwards by doing something quiet like reading
charmingsmiles
on
Apr 2, 2016
...read more
A panic attack is actually harmless! They are your body's (slightly malfunctioning) defense system, so it will want you to stay safe. Although you may be as though you may have a heart attack or might faint, you will be fine. Panic attacks can only hurt you in your mind.
lipsticklez
on
Apr 2, 2016
...read more
Well you should definitely see a doctor emmediately follow what they say if it doesn't work have a second look with another doctor if they both say the same stick to their plan for a little longer for results
rainbowbrite1
on
Apr 27, 2016
...read more
There's no physical danger to panic attacks, you may feel as if your dying but you certainly will not.
Anonymous
on
Apr 29, 2016
...read more
It is not as dangerous as it feels. We create everything in our mind. Learn diaphragmatic breathing for such hard moments.
Mamabear83
on
May 6, 2016
...read more
Usually they're not physically harmful at all. A panic attack will often have us feeling like we're going to expire at any moment, and while it's happening you're second guessing your own logic and it feels completely real! But rest assured that other than an elevated heart rate and possibly higher blood pressure, your body is really okay. It might help to keep in mind that you're physically safe, even though your mind is doing loop-de-loops, and once you recognize that you're panicking you can at least reassure yourself that's what's going on.
gracefulNutella94
on
May 14, 2016
...read more
The physical symptoms themselves are not dangerous , it just makes you think your going to die, your heart races till you can't feel it no more, by now your hyperventilating to the point you feel you can't catch your breath , in extreme cases you start crying from being scared and your hands start shaking, and your legs and arms feel very weak and possibly feel numb, by the time you think you are dying it's almost over, you distracted yourself from what triggered the panic attack to begin with
Silent0raindrop
on
May 15, 2016
...read more
Sometimes the physical symptoms can be rather life threatening breathing could become difficult and tremendous stress is put on the heart
Talk to an expert therapist
In life, there will be stress and challenges that make it seem difficult to...
Talk to Ashley NowWhat are the main symptoms of panic attacks?
313 Answers
How long does a panic attack last?
268 Answers
How do I know if I'm really having a panic attack or if I'm just freaking out?
245 Answers
Are panic attacks normal? I feel like I'm going crazy.
143 Answers
How do paper bags help with panic attacks?
106 Answers
Should I avoid my triggers for panic attacks?
46 Answers