Definition of disease. Causes of the disease
Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear, accompanied by palpitations, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, numbness, or a feeling that something terrible is about to happen.
Usually, symptoms are most evident within a few minutes, on average - up to half an hour, but can take from a few seconds to an hour. Panic attacks do not pose a physical danger.
Usually, symptoms are most evident within a few minutes, on average - up to half an hour, but can take from a few seconds to an hour. Panic attacks do not pose a physical danger.
Risk factors
Possible causes of panic attacks:
Smoking and psychological stress can also be named among the risk factors
- Mental illness — panic, social anxiety and post-traumatic disorder;
- social causes that lead to distressing experiences, such as job loss;
- drug and alcohol abuse— the most common side effect of smoking marijuana occurs in 20-30% of cases;
- a significant decrease in the substance's dose or cessation of use —antidepressant withdrawal syndrome);
- somatic diseases — most often, bronchial asthma and thyrotoxicosis, but other diseases can also cause anxiety in the patient and cause panic attacks.
Smoking and psychological stress can also be named among the risk factors
Symptoms of panic attacks
Panic attack occurs suddenly. The first signs are mental symptoms: anxiety, feeling of danger coming, fear of loss of control and death. Heart rate increases. Symptoms peak in a few minutes.
If you find similar symptoms, consult your doctor. Do not self-medicate - it is dangerous for your health!