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A panic attack usually causes symptoms such as a racing heartbeat, hyperventilation, sweating and shaking. Panic attacks can be called panic disorder if they are recurrent and you find yourself being very afraid or changing your actions because of a fear of a panic attack. Treatments may include medication, psychotherapy, other therapies, relaxation and more. Follow the links below to find BootsWebMD's comprehensive coverage about what causes panic attacks, treatment for panic attacks and much more.
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A panic attack can have physical symptoms, including shaking, feeling confused or disorientated, rapid heartbeats, dry mouth, sweating, dizziness and chest pain.The symptoms of a panic attack normally peak within 10 minutes. Most episodes (attacks) will last for between five minutes and half an hour.Phobia sufferers will try to avoid whatever is causing their fear, but in some cases, such as agoraphobia, this can seriously restrict their movements.Professor Paul Salkovskis, a psychologist at King's College London, says it's important not to let your fear of panic attacks control you.Panic attacks always pass and the symptoms are not a sign of anything harmful happening, he says. It's important not to restrict your movements and daily activities.
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