How long does a panic attack last?
dreamwithmelovers31
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Jan 24, 2016
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Panic attacks are different for everyone. they usually pass within about 5-10 minutes. however, it can vary for every person.
Kuvira14
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Jan 27, 2016
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It depends from person to person. It can take a few minutes,or hours. It is about how fast someone can wind down
Jenn85
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Jan 27, 2016
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Panic attacks can occur at any time, even during sleep. The symptoms usually go into full effect after a few minutes, but some panic attacks last much longer. On average, panic attacks last 20-30 minutes. However, it's not uncommon for one panic attack to trigger another, effectively creating a "rolling panic attack" that can last for an hour or more.
lovelulux
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Jan 28, 2016
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Your body can sustain 'fight or flight' (a panic attack) for 10 - 30 minutes. However, after a panic attack you may be more prone to having another.
Anonymous
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Jan 30, 2016
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"The signs and symptoms of a panic attack develop abruptly and usually reach their peak within 10 minutes. Most panic attacks end within 20 to 30 minutes, and they rarely last more than an hour." http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/panic-attacks-and-panic-disorders.htm
Although they can be scary and it feels like it will never end, I often find it helpful to think of my last one and remember it ended and I got through it.
beckaboo511
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Jan 30, 2016
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A panic attack can last a few minutes, or it could last a half hour. I've had them fade after about a minute, and I've had them keep me shaky for hours.
HotPotato
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Feb 5, 2016
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A panic attack usually lasts from 5-30 minutes (this is rare.) With breathing exercises and/or cognitive therapy you can greatly shorten the time and severity of the attacks.
Anonymous
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Feb 5, 2016
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For me, it could last up to fifteen or twenty minutes, but most of the time I had one or more after that, so the fear could last for up to an hour.
bubblingGrace29
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Feb 5, 2016
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It varies upon the person, and it can last a while depending on the person who is having the attack.
aaron182
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Feb 7, 2016
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The majority of the time not long at all. It can depends on how well you handle it but I would say 30 seconds max. The after feelings might last longer but the attack itself not very long.
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