What triggers panic attacks?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I do not sleep at all. I have anxiety, and I occasionally get panic attacks. Kindly help me.
Hello,
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I read your query and can understand your concern.
Panic attacks are sudden overwhelming feelings of acute and disabling anxiety. Panic disorder is different from the normal fear and anxiety reactions to stressful events. Panic disorder is a serious condition that strikes without reason or warning. Symptoms of panic disorder include sudden attacks of fear and nervousness, as well as physical symptoms such as sweating and a racing heart. Panic attack always happens due to an underlying anxiety disorder. So you need to treat anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorder is treated with the help of counseling and psychotherapy. You should consult a psychologist. Take care.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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