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Panic attacks, by definition, are frightening but fortunately, they are physically harmless episodes. They can occur at random or after a person is exposed to an event that is a “triggers” a panic attack. They peak in intensity rapidly and then they go away with or without medical help.

• People who experience panic attacks may fear that they are dying, suffocating, or having a heart attack. They may also fear that they are going crazy. In any case, they try to remove themselves from whatever situation they may be in.
• Some people begin breathing rapidly and complain that their hearts are pounding in their chest. Often, within an hour or so, the symptoms fade away.
• About 5% of the population experience panic attack sometime during their life time. Those who have repeated attacks require further evaluation from a mental health professional. Frequent panic attacks can indicate a panic disorder, depression, or another form of anxiety-based illnesses.