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Panic attacks are very sudden and intense feelings of anxiety and fear that comes over a person with no apparent reason at all. The symptoms of panic attacks are cause by the rush of adrenaline release into the body\’s bloodstream. This release of adrenaline is a bodily response intended as a survival mechanism. It prepares the body to face dangerous situations. However, when the body does this excessively, unnecessarily and too frequently, this can result in a negative impact on the psychological and emotional health of a person.

Panic attacks are associated with intense and sudden feelings of fear, anxiety and overwhelm. This happens due to the quick and sudden release of adrenaline into our body. The release of adrenaline helps the body respond and prepare to face dangerous situations. Even though this is in essence a survival mechanism, it can be negative if this response happens too frequently and unnecessarily.