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Therapy for Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, intense, and frightening. Many people describe feeling suddenly flooded with fear, physical symptoms, or a sense that something is seriously wrong, even when there is no immediate danger present. Panic attacks can happen unexpectedly or in response to stress, certain situations, physical sensations, or anxious thoughts.
For many people, the hardest part is not only the panic attack itself, but the fear of when the next one might happen. Over time, this fear can begin to affect daily life, relationships, work, driving, sleep, travel, social situations, or the ability to fully relax.
Panic attacks are treatable, and therapy can help you better understand what is happening in both your mind and body.
What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?
Panic attacks can cause both emotional and physical symptoms that often feel very real and alarming. Common symptoms include:
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Rapid heartbeat or heart palpitations
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Shortness of breath
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Chest tightness or discomfort
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Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
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Tingling or numbness
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Sweating or shaking
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Nausea
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Feeling detached or unreal
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Fear of losing control
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Fear of passing out, “going crazy,” or dying
Many people who experience panic attacks worry they are having a medical emergency, especially during early episodes. Even after learning the symptoms are panic-related, the experience can still feel deeply unsettling and difficult to trust.
