- single, discrete episode of intense fear and discomfort accompanied by a cluster of physical symptoms.
- Abrupt onset
- A discrete period of intense fear of discomfort
- Rapid onset <10mins
- last no more than 15mins
- physical symptoms: STUDENTS FEAR the 3 C’s
- S – Sweating
- T – Trembling
- U – Unsteadiness, dizziness
- D – Depersonalization, derealization
- E – Excessive heart rate, palpitations
- N – Nausea
- T – Tingling
- S – Shortness of breath
- FEAR of dying
- FEAR of losing control
- FEAR of going crazy
- C – Chest pain
- C – Chills
- C – Choking
- The prevalence of panic attacks (not disorder) is 11.2% in adults
- can occur in the context of anxiety disorders, other mental disorders, and medical conditions
- Panic attacks in and of themselves are not pathological, and do not require treatment.
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