Panic attacks are not the same as just being nervous or panicking. A single panic attack may signal that you may be dealing with anxiety. If your panic attacks are happening often and affecting your daily life, you may have developed a disorder. Luckily, there are a number of options for treating panic attacks.
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National Institute of Mental Health. (2022). Panic disorder: When fear overwhelms.
University of Michigan Health. (2023). Panic attacks and panic disorder.
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