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   panic

   /ˈpanɪk/

   noun

   • 1. sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behaviour: "she hit him in panic"
   • ▪ a state of widespread financial alarm provoking hasty action: "he caused an economic panic by his sudden resignation"
   • ▪ a frenzied hurry to do something: "a workload of constant panics and rush jobs"

   verb

   • 1. feel or cause to feel panic: "the crowd panicked and stampeded for the exit" Similar be alarmedbe scaredbe nervousbe afraidoverreactbecome panic-strickentake frightbe filled with fearbe terrifiedbe agitatedbe hystericallose one's nervebe perturbedget overwroughtget worked upgo/fall to pieceslose controlfall apartinformal:flapget in a flaplose one's coolget the jittersget into a tizzy/tizzrun around like a headless chickenfreakfreak outget in a stewget the williesget the (screaming) heebie-jeebiesget the wind upgo into a (flat) spinhave kittenslose one's bottlethrow a wobblyhave an attack of the wobbliesfrightenalarmscareunnervefill with panicagitatehorrifyterrifyinformal:throw into a tizzy/tizzfreakfreak outspookput the wind upOpposite relax
   • ▪ drive someone through panic into (hasty action): "we are not going to be panicked into a decision"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French panique, from modern Latin panicus, from Greek panikos, from the name of the god Pan, noted for causing terror, to whom woodland noises were attributed.

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   Is anxiety a symptom of a panic attack?

   • Anxiety can be experienced with long, drawn-out daily symptoms that reduce quality of life, known as chronic (or generalized) anxiety, or it can be experienced in short spurts with sporadic, stressful panic attacks, known as acute anxiety.

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   Do you suffer from panic attacks?

   • If you suffer from panic attacks, learn how to deal with panic attacks and get panic attack treatment. Intense fears of losing control, going crazy or dying are common psychological symptoms of severe anxiety. There are additional symptoms, though, depending on the type of anxiety disorder.

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   How long does a panic attack last?

   • A panic attack can create severe anxiety symptoms in a matter of minutes and patients are often rushed to the Emergency Room because they feel they are dying. It's important to remember though, panic attack symptoms typically peak within ten minutes and then begin to fade.

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3. www.nhsinform.scot › healthy-living › mentalHow to deal with panic and anxiety | NHS inform

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   Jun 13, 2024 · A panic attack is a feeling of sudden and intense anxiety. Find out ways to prevent and manage panic attacks, including breathing exercises and treatments that can help. Home

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   6 days ago · Panic attacks are short bursts of intense fear often accompanied by physical symptoms, such as a racing heart, chest pain or shortness of breath, dizziness, or nausea, and mental symptoms;...

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Fear is an emotional response to a known or real danger, and anxiety is a longer-lasting stress response to an unknown, or unclear threat. Although these experiences share many of the same...

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by panic attacks that may appear seemingly without reason. Panic disorder can cause severe fear of having a panic attack, which may also cause these attacks.

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It causes repeated panic attacks, which are sudden periods of intense fear, discomfort, or a sense of losing control. These attacks happen even though there is no real danger. They often cause physical symptoms.

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    Jun 27, 2024 · Overview. Panic attacks may incite intense feelings of anxiety or fear, often accompanied by physical symptoms that can mimic those of other health conditions. These fierce episodes can happen anytime, anywhere, and might involve feelings of impending doom when there's no immediate threat.