Is it normal to have a panic attack when you're feeling alone?
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Updated: Mar 9, 2020
Anonymous
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Jun 16, 2015
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Yes it is, you can have a panic attack for inumerous reasons, me for example when there is storm, I panic and start to cry and feel cold and hot at the same time.
Anonymous
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Mar 21, 2016
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It's totally normal to have a panic attack when your alone because maybe the people around you might scare you.
sunnycappuccino
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Mar 22, 2016
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Very normal...I've had them too when I was staying alone ... reach out as much as you can to people how an help and support you ..
xokellssxo
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Nov 29, 2016
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I don't know if it's normal but I know it has happened to me.
When I get alone, I fear the worse, I overthink little things, and I end up bringing myself to a panic attack.
I wonder if it's normal too but I believe it is.
Anonymous
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Mar 9, 2020
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To my knowledge, panic attacks can occur unexpectedly both during a calm state or in an anxious state. They are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that typically begin suddenly, without warning. They trigger severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Having a panic attack when feeling alone sounds 'normal' to me. It may be that feeling alone triggers some unconscious fear for you, which in turns triggers your body's natural fight-or-flight response.
Panic attacks, while intensely uncomfortable, are not dangerous. They can be hard to manage on your own though, and they may get worse without treatment. If you keep experiencing them, it may be worth seeking medical help.
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