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Panic Attack: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
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A panic attack is an abrupt episode of severe anxiety, that illustrates physical sensations of fear. These can include a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling, and muscle tension. Panic attacks occur frequently and unexpectedly and are often not related to any external threat. A panic attack can last from a few minutes to half an hour. However, the physical and emotional effects of the attack may last for a few hours..