Panic attacks involve sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning. You might hear people talking about panic attacks and anxiety attacks like they’re the same thing. They’re different conditions though. These episodes can occur at any time, even during sleep. People experiencing a panic attack may believe they are having a heart attack or they are dying or going crazy. Panic attacks are generally brief, lasting less than 10 minutes, although some of the symptoms may persist for a longer time. People who have had one panic attack are at greater risk for having subsequent panic attacks than those who have never experienced a panic attack. When the attacks occur repeatedly, and there is worry about having more episodes, a person is considered to have a condition known as panic disorder. Most people with panic attacks experience several of the following symptoms: "Racing" heart Feeling weak, faint, or dizzy Tingling or numbness in the han
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