Panic Attacks

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During a panic attack, anxious feelings are sudden and overwhelming. The symptoms can be so intense that it can make you feel like you are having a heart attack. The fear of having a heart attack can then add to your sense of panic. But these symptoms - such as a racing heart or shortness of breath - will will not harm you. The symptoms normally peak within 10 minutes. Most attacks last for 5 to 30 minutes.

Tips
Try the self-help leaflets in the DIY section. By the way, caffeine can produce some of these symptoms too, so check the amount you are drinking. Try not to drink caffeine after about 3.00pm.

To avoid hyperventilation which causes many of the unpleasant symptoms of panic, reduce your oxygen intake by breathing through a cloth or a paper bag.