Panic attacks: Here's what it feels like when you live with it
Published on Aug 28, 2024 07:30 PM IST
- From isolating themselves to always waiting for the next panic attack to hit, here’s what it looks like to live with panic attacks.
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Panic attacks are brief episodes of anxiety that can cause the physical sensation of fear. Some of the common symptoms of panic attacks are shortness of breath, racing heartbeat, dizziness, trembling and muscle tension. When someone lives with panic attacks, it can be extremely difficult for them to navigate through daily live activities. Therapist Taylor Barone explained what living with panic attack looks like.(Unsplash)
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It is always a waiting game for a person living with panic attacks. They are constantly waiting for the next panic attack to hit. (Unsplash)
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They may fear that they can have a panic attack anywhere – hence, they choose to stay home as it is the safest option. (Unsplash)
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Isolating oneself and trying to stay away from socialising is very normal for people with panic attacks as they fear that they may get anxious. (Unsplash)
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Worst-case scenarios and downward spirals are also common in people with panic attacks. They fear that they will be laughed at and judged. (Unsplash)
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