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Coping With Panic Attacks

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When Panic Strikes
A sudden surge of terror hits out of nowhere. Your heart pounds. You feel like you're going crazy. What you're feeling is a panic attack. It could happen anywhere–the grocery store, the mall, your car. During a panic attack, the body misinterprets an ordinary situation as an awful, terrifying event. Caused by a misfiring of chemicals in the brain, panic attacks are common. Fortunately, they are usually treatable.

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Symptoms of a Panic Attack
You may feel some of these symptoms:

Terror or dread
Racing or pounding heartbeat, chest pains
Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea
Smothering sensation, trouble breathing
Flushes or chills
A sense of unreality; fear of losing control

Panic Attacks Can Disrupt Your Life
Once you've had a panic attack, you may begin to fear having another one. This fear and anxiety is called panic disorder. You may connect certain situations and places with attacks–grocery shopping, crowds, elevators, malls, cars. This can lead to a condition called agoraphobia, where you restrict your movements to a few limited areas where you feel safe.

Panic Attacks Can Be Treated
Panic attacks are terrifying, but by working with your doctor or other health care provider, you can learn how to regain control of your life.

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