panic attacks
Sudden terror surges
Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms—racing heart, shortness of breath, sweating, trembling, chest pain.
They peak within minutes and can feel like a heart attack or impending death.
Panic attacks may occur with anxiety disorders or appear without warning: She started having panic attacks after the accident.
His first panic attack came out of nowhere.
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- shakeTrembling or blended treat
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
- racing heartAbnormally rapid heartbeat
anxiety · hyperventilation · paper bag · fear · breath · deep breathing · derealisation · out of control · scare · anticipatory anxiety · dread · cold sweats · sweating · agoraphobia · nervous breakdown · tightness · dizziness · tingling
- stress effectsinsomnia, headaches, anxiety, muscle tension, fatigue
- mental illnessschizophrenia, mental illness, psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression
- trauma responsesPTSD, flashbacks, flashback, hypervigilance, dissociation
- Anxietyanxiety, nervousness, worry, generalized anxiety, dread
- emotional strugglesinner turmoil, inner conflict, emotional pain, heartbreak, sadness
- performance anxietystage fright, choking, freezing up, jitters, nerves
panic attackscalm
Free from agitation
tranquility · serenity · peace of mind · composure · equanimity
panic attacksfearlessness
Complete lack of dread
survival instinct · courage · fight-or-flight response · bravery · confidence