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Common Symptoms |
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A person with panic disorder has panic attacks that occur without warning in places where there is no reason to be afraid. A panic attack is a strong, sudden fear that is associated with physical symptoms such as:
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- Strong or fast heartbeat
- Sweating
- Trembling or shaking
- Difficulty breathing
- Choking
- Chest pain
- Upset stomach
- Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
- Sense of unreality or detachment
- Fear of losing control or going crazy
- Tingling or numbness sensations
- Chills or hot flushes
- Fear of dying
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The symptoms of a panic attack are usually the strongest within the first 10 minutes.
Sometimes, when a person has a panic attack in a particular place, such as an elevator or while driving over a bridge, they associate that place with the panic attack, and then avoid that place.
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| Next: Causes of Panic Disorder |
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