Panic Attacks: How Much Do You Know?

You've probably heard stories about people experiencing panic attacks. While we know that panic attacks involve feelings of fear and anxiety, do you know why they happen and how to cope with them? A panic attack is literally a sudden state of panic. Approximately 11% of adults experience panic attacks each year, and they occur about twice as often in women as in men. They can be triggered by extreme stress or fear, but they can also occur suddenly for no apparent reason. When in a panic, various symptoms can manifest simultaneously, with the uncontrollable fear reaching its peak within 10 minutes before gradually subsiding within a few minutes. Typical panic attacks naturally disappear within tens of minutes, so during that time, it's sufficient to help the person calm down with stable posture and breathing. Since suppressing a panic attack is nearly impossible, if you feel premonitory symptoms, let's take deep breaths and ask for help.