A panic attack is characterised by a sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort that is accompanied by a surge of four or more from a list of 13 physical and cognitive symptoms that reaches a peak within minutes. The typical panic attack begins abruptly and seldom lasts longer than five to 20 minutes.
Symptoms of a panic attack include:
Psychotherapy for panic attacks & agoraphobia can help you
Agoraphobia is a particular type of anxiety in which a person fears and avoids situations or places where the escape could be difficult in the event of a panic attack. The person who suffers from agoraphobia often feels trapped, helpless, unable to escape, and embarrassed as a response to feelings of panic. Symptoms of agoraphobia resemble the physical and psychological responses to panic attacks (see above).
Psychologist Dr Zach offers a range of therapies for panic attacks & agoraphobia at his London clinic & online.