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What happens in your body during a panic attack?

  • Panic Attacks & Panic Disorder
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    Panic attacks flash on with intense symptoms: a racing heart, dizziness, and shortness of breath that makes you feel trapped.
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    Your brain flips the switch: senses trigger the amygdala which floods the body with adrenaline and cortisol for fight-or-flight.
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    Breath and hormones loop: holding your breath raises CO₂ and excess hormones feed anxiety in a self-reinforcing cycle.
  • 7 Grounding Techniques For Anxiety, According To Experts
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    Ground yourself: count what you see, move, or sip water to refocus – seek help if attacks persist, you are safe.

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