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But it's thought to be linked to a combination of things, including:

• a traumatic or very stressful life experience, such as bereavement

• having a close family member with panic disorder https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/panic-disorder/#:~:text=As%20with%20many%20mental%20health,family%20member%20with%20panic%20disorder

• Ataques de pánico repentinos y repetidos de ansiedad y miedo abrumadores.

• Una sensación de estar fuera de control, o un miedo a la muerte o a una fatalidad inminente durante un ataque de pánico.

• Una intensa preocupación sobre cuándo ocurrirá el próximo ataque de pánico. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms

• Miedo o evitación de lugares donde se han producido ataques de pánico en el pasado.

• Síntomas físicos durante un ataque de pánico, como:

  • Corazón palpitante o acelerado

  • Transpiración

  • Escalofríos

  • Temblor

  • Dificultad para respirar

  • Debilidad o mareos

  • Manos entumecidas o con hormigueo

  • Dolor en el pecho

  • Dolor de estómago o náuseas

Por lo general, el trastorno de pánico se trata con psicoterapia (a veces llamada “terapia de diálogo”), medicamentos o una combinación de ambos. Pregúntele a su médico cuál es el mejor tratamiento para usted. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/trastorno-de-panico-cuando-el-miedo-agobia#part_6313

Panic attacks are common. Every year, up to 11% of people in the United States experience a panic attack.

Approximately 2% to 3% of people in the U.S. have panic disorder. Women are two times more likely to have panic disorder than men.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4451-panic-attack-panic-disorder

2. There is not always a trigger

3. Panic attacks can happen while you’re sleeping

4. Panic attacks activate the ‘flight or fight’ response

5. Avoidance is not the best policy

Myth #1 – Panic Attacks only Happen to People who are “Lazy,” “Weak,” or “Fragile.”

Myth #2 – You Lose All Control During Panic Attacks

Myth #3 – Panic Attacks are an Overreaction to Chronic Stress or Anxiety

https://www.aruma.com.au/about-us/blog/little-known-facts-about-panic-attacks/

https://bhatiapsychology.com/blog/6-myths-about-panic-disorders-debunked/

American Psychological Association

American Psychiatric Association

National Alliance on Mental Illness

If you or someone you know is in immediate distress or is thinking about hurting themselves, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline toll-free at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You also can text the Crisis Text Line (HELLO to 741741) or use the Lifeline Chat on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website .

https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/anxiety-panic-resources

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms#:~:text=If%20you%20or%20someone%20you%20know%20is%20in%20immediate%20distress,National%20Suicide%20Prevention%20Lifeline%20website%20.

The good news? Professional treatment can be very successful. Medication, psychotherapy and stress management are just some of the tools that professionals use to treat people who experience panic attacks – and in lots of cases, this reduces the intensity and frequency of their attacks.

These approaches can also provide people with useful techniques that help them to cope when a panic starts to sets in.

As well as seeking medical help, there are some techniques that can help:

• Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, smoking and drugs

• Practicing stress management (making sure you have time to switch off) and relaxation techniques (like meditation)

• Getting physical (make sure you factor exercise into your routine to get the endorphins flowing)

• Sleeping (experts recommend between 7-8 hours)

https://www.aruma.com.au/about-us/blog/little-known-facts-about-panic-attacks/