Feeling Frightened and Don't Know What to Do?
Have you ever felt frightened? So frightened that you feared for your life? Have you had an overwhelming sense of dread? Your heart pumping seemingly uncontrollably and you struggle to breathe? You feel sick and sweat profusely? Do you feel detached from reality? These are some of the symptoms of a panic attack – particularly when these symptoms occur for seemingly no reason. It can be a very frightening experience - but for those who have a panic disorder this can be a frequent occurrence. These feelings can be overwhelming – sometimes those who experience panic attacks can lose control of their breathing, thus making the situation worse. The length of a panic attack depends on the person experiencing one – after all, we are all different. An attack can be between five and ten minutes or the more prolonged ones can last up to two hours. Quite often, though, panic attacks can end as quickly as they begin. What causes a panic attack? There is no definitive answer ...