What exactly happens during an anxiety attack?
Panic or anxiety attacks are caused by the possibility of a disaster, even if the threat is not real. Usually the person experiences nausea, breathlessness, heavy heartache or feels out of control, trapped, weak or imminent death. During a panic attack, the mind is momentarily empty and reacts in either an offensive 'fight' or defensive 'flight' manner. There is a sudden boost of adrenaline hormone to handle the body's condition, even if the danger is not real.
Lesser-known triggers
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