THE PATH: ANXIETY & PANIC ATTACK ELIMINATION PROGRAM THE PATH: ANXIETY & PANIC ATTACK ELIMINATION PROGR | Page 31

P
anic attack is a sudden period of
intense fear. Panic attacks are often
accompanied
by
physical
symptoms such as palpitation,
sweating, shaking, shortness of breath,
numbness and even chest pains.
These experiences can last anywhere
from a few seconds to hours but the most
important thing to take in is that PANIC
ATTACKS ARE NOT PHYSICALLY
DANGEROUS. Although it might not
feel this way when you are experiencing
one, those symptoms will pass.
The most important first step is to
ensure your safety. Panic attacks can be
triggered or occur unexpectedly and due
to that you may find yourself in a
dangerous situation when panic attack
starts. Before you employ panic attack
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