{"id":102926,"date":"2025-10-02T11:23:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T06:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/?p=102926"},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:18:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T11:18:38","slug":"panic-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Panic Attack and How to Deal With It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever felt an unknown wave of fear in your chest without a reason? It is not a disease but a condition that appears due to several reasons, such as stress, trauma, and a major change in your life. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A panic attack feels like tightness in your chest, which makes it hard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to talk and causes you to lose control of yourself. This condition is known as a panic attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 264 million people worldwide suffer from anxiety disorders, and a large percentage of them experience panic attacks. In Pakistan, around 34% of adults report symptoms related to anxiety and panic at some point in their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These numbers show that panic attacks are more common than we think. Many people don\u2019t understand or treat the symptoms properly, which can cause complications. This blog will explain everything about panic attacks, their causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-in-pakistan.png\" alt=\"panic attack in pakistan\" width=\"1085\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-in-pakistan.png 1085w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-in-pakistan-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-in-pakistan-1024x590.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-in-pakistan-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-in-pakistan-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-in-pakistan-450x259.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#What_is_a_Panic_Attack\" >What is a Panic Attack?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Panic_Attack_Meaning_in_Urdu\" >Panic Attack Meaning in Urdu\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Panic_Attack_vs_Anxiety_Attack\" >Panic Attack vs. Anxiety Attack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#A_panic_attack_feels_like\" >A panic attack feels like<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Common_panic_attack_symptoms\" >Common panic attack symptoms:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Panic_Attacks_Causes_Triggers\" >Panic Attacks Causes &amp; Triggers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Genetics\" >Genetics:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Brain_Chemistry\" >Brain Chemistry:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Stressful_Events\" >Stressful Events:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Medical_Conditions\" >Medical Conditions:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Substance_Use\" >Substance Use:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#How_Common_Are_Panic_Attacks\" >How Common Are Panic Attacks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Risk_Factors\" >Risk Factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#How_to_Cope_During_a_Panic_Attack\" >How to Cope During a Panic Attack?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Breathe_Deeply\" >Breathe Deeply:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#The_5-4-3-2-1_Method\" >The 5-4-3-2-1 Method\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Relax_Your_Muscles\" >Relax Your Muscles:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Repeat_a_Mantra\" >Repeat a Mantra:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Panic_attack_treatment\" >Panic attack treatment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Cognitive_Behavioral_Therapy_CBT\" >Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Exposure_Therapy\" >Exposure Therapy:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Medications\" >Medications:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Lifestyle_Changes\" >Lifestyle Changes:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#Prevention_Tips\" >Prevention Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#When_to_See_a_Doctor\" >When to See a Doctor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/panic-attack\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Panic_Attack\"><\/span><b>What is a Panic Attack?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real threat. It can happen anytime, while driving, shopping, working, or even relaxing at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>American Psychological Association (APA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> defines panic attacks as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201csudden surges of overwhelming fear and discomfort that peak within minutes and are often accompanied by physical and emotional symptoms.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panic_Attack_Meaning_in_Urdu\"><\/span><b>Panic Attack Meaning in Urdu\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u06af\u06be\u0628\u0631\u0627\u06c1\u0679 \u0627\u0646\u062a\u06c1\u0627\u0626\u06cc \u062e\u0648\u0641 \u06cc\u0627 \u0627\u0636\u0637\u0631\u0627\u0628 \u06a9\u0627 \u0627\u06cc\u06a9 \u0627\u0686\u0627\u0646\u06a9 \u0648\u0627\u0642\u0639\u06c1 \u06c1\u06d2 \u062c\u0648 \u0628\u063a\u06cc\u0631 \u0648\u0627\u0631\u0646\u0646\u06af \u06a9\u06d2 \u0638\u0627\u06c1\u0631 \u06c1\u0648\u062a\u0627 \u06c1\u06d2\u060c \u06cc\u06c1\u0627\u06ba \u062a\u06a9 \u06a9\u06c1 \u062c\u0628 \u06a9\u0648\u0626\u06cc \u062d\u0642\u06cc\u0642\u06cc \u062e\u0637\u0631\u06c1 \u0646\u06c1 \u06c1\u0648\u06d4 \u06cc\u06c1 \u062c\u0630\u0628\u0627\u062a\u06cc \u0627\u0648\u0631 \u062c\u0633\u0645\u0627\u0646\u06cc \u062f\u0648\u0646\u0648\u06ba \u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0627\u062a \u06a9\u0627 \u0633\u0628\u0628 \u0628\u0646 \u0633\u06a9\u062a\u0627 \u06c1\u06d2 \u062c\u06cc\u0633\u06d2 \u062f\u06be\u0691\u06a9\u0646 \u062f\u0644 \u06a9\u06cc \u062f\u06be\u0691\u06a9\u0646\u060c \u0633\u0627\u0646\u0633 \u06a9\u06cc \u0642\u0644\u062a\u060c \u0633\u06cc\u0646\u06d2 \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u062c\u06a9\u0691\u0646\u060c \u0686\u06a9\u0631 \u0622\u0646\u0627\u060c \u067e\u0633\u06cc\u0646\u06c1 \u0622\u0646\u0627\u060c \u06a9\u0627\u0646\u067e\u0646\u0627\u060c \u0627\u0648\u0631 \u06a9\u0646\u0679\u0631\u0648\u0644 \u06a9\u06be\u0648\u0646\u06d2 \u06a9\u0627 \u0627\u062d\u0633\u0627\u0633\u06d4 \u06cc\u06c1 \u0627\u0642\u0633\u0627\u0637 \u0639\u0627\u0645 \u0637\u0648\u0631 \u067e\u0631 10 \u0633\u06d2 20 \u0645\u0646\u0679 \u06a9\u06d2 \u0627\u0646\u062f\u0631 \u0639\u0631\u0648\u062c \u067e\u0631 \u067e\u06c1\u0646\u0686 \u062c\u0627\u062a\u06cc \u06c1\u06cc\u06ba \u0644\u06cc\u06a9\u0646 \u0627\u0633 \u06a9\u06d2 \u0628\u0639\u062f \u06a9\u0633\u06cc \u0634\u062e\u0635 \u06a9\u0648 \u0633\u0648\u06a9\u06be\u06cc \u06cc\u0627 \u0628\u06d2 \u0686\u06cc\u0646 \u0645\u062d\u0633\u0648\u0633 \u06a9\u0631 \u0633\u06a9\u062a\u06cc \u06c1\u06cc\u06ba\u06d4 \u06af\u06be\u0628\u0631\u0627\u06c1\u0679 \u06a9\u06c1\u06cc\u06ba \u0628\u06be\u06cc \u0627\u0648\u0631 \u06a9\u0633\u06cc \u0628\u06be\u06cc \u0648\u0642\u062a \u06c1\u0648\u0633\u06a9\u062a\u06d2 \u06c1\u06cc\u06ba\u060c \u062c\u0648 \u0627\u06a9\u062b\u0631 \u0627\u0646 \u06a9\u0627 \u0633\u0627\u0645\u0646\u0627 \u06a9\u0631\u0646\u06d2 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u06d2 \u0634\u062e\u0635 \u06a9\u06d2 \u0644\u06cc\u06d2 \u0632\u06cc\u0627\u062f\u06c1 \u067e\u0631\u06cc\u0634\u0627\u0646 \u06a9\u0646 \u0628\u0646\u0627 \u062f\u06cc\u062a\u0627 \u06c1\u06d2\u06d4<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panic_Attack_vs_Anxiety_Attack\"><\/span><b>Panic Attack vs. Anxiety Attack<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People commonly confuse panic attacks with anxiety attacks, but they are different. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/diseases\/panic-disorder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Panic attacks <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are sudden, unexpected peaks lasting 10 minutes, with intense physical symptoms such as a fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, and dizziness. In contrast<\/span><b>,<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/diseases\/anxiety-disorder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>anxiety attacks<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> build up gradually due to stress, with worry, restlessness, and muscle tension.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_panic_attack_feels_like\"><\/span><b>A panic attack feels like<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic attacks last for 10\u201320 minutes, but aftereffects can last longer. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_panic_attack_symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Common panic attack symptoms:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid heartbeat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweating\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trembling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choking sensation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot flashes or chills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling detached from reality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fear of losing control or dying<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-symptoms.png\" alt=\"panic attack symptoms\" width=\"1085\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-symptoms.png 1085w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-symptoms-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-symptoms-1024x590.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-symptoms-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-symptoms-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-symptoms-450x259.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panic_Attacks_Causes_Triggers\"><\/span><b>Panic Attacks Causes &amp; Triggers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single cause of panic attacks. They are usually the result of a combination of factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Genetics\"><\/span><b>Genetics:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics is one of the major causes of panic attacks. Genetic code passes the tendency of panic attacks to the next generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brain_Chemistry\"><\/span><b>Brain Chemistry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The imbalance of brain chemicals, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, can cause panic attacks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stressful_Events\"><\/span><b>Stressful Events:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stressful life events become one of the common reasons for panic attacks, such as a sudden loss of loved ones, any kind of abuse, long-term stress, and trauma.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Conditions\"><\/span><strong>Medical Conditions:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical conditions such as thyroid issues, heart disease, or respiratory problems can cause panic attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Substance_Use\"><\/span><b>Substance Use:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse of caffeine, drug substances, or certain medicines can cause panic attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Common_Are_Panic_Attacks\"><\/span><b>How Common Are Panic Attacks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><b>National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, around <\/span><b>4.7% of adults in the U.S.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience panic disorder. Women are <\/span><b>twice as likely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as men to suffer from panic attacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Pakistan, surveys show that <\/span><b>1 in 3 adults<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> face mental health issues linked to anxiety and panic, but many remain undiagnosed due to stigma.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Factors\"><\/span><b>Risk Factors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are more likely to experience panic attacks if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are between 18 and 35 years old<\/span><b>.<\/b>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a family history of anxiety or depression.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face long-term stress at work or home.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have gone through trauma or abuse.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use drugs, alcohol, or excessive caffeine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Cope_During_a_Panic_Attack\"><\/span><b>How to Cope During a Panic Attack?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a panic attack strikes, it feels like you are losing control. But there are grounding techniques that can help:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breathe_Deeply\"><\/span><b>Breathe Deeply:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing helps in overcoming a panic attack. Focus on slow, deep breaths, inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 2 seconds, and exhale for 6 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5-4-3-2-1_Method\"><\/span><b>The 5-4-3-2-1 Method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look around and notice 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste. This grounds you in the present.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relax_Your_Muscles\"><\/span><b>Relax Your Muscles:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t try to control your body, just loosen your shoulders, jaws, and hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repeat_a_Mantra\"><\/span><b>Repeat a Mantra:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calm yourself by repeating calming words such as \u201cthis will pass\u201d and \u201cyou can do it\u201d.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-prevention.png\" alt=\"panic attack prevention\" width=\"1085\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-prevention.png 1085w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-prevention-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-prevention-1024x590.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-prevention-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-prevention-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panic-attack-prevention-450x259.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panic_attack_treatment\"><\/span><b>Panic attack treatment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for panic attacks includes a combination of therapy, lifestyle changes, and sometimes medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cognitive_Behavioral_Therapy_CBT\"><\/span><b>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This therapy will help to change negative thought patterns and teach healthier ways to cope with fear.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exposure_Therapy\"><\/span><b>Exposure Therapy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps you manage the trigger and save yourself from the attacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medications\"><\/span><b>Medications:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines help in the management of brain chemicals, such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety medicines.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lifestyle_Changes\"><\/span><strong>Lifestyle Changes:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy lifestyle helps in the management of panic attacks and fast recovery, such as exercise, meditation, and healthy sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_Tips\"><\/span><b>Prevention Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are the prevention measures to reduce the chances of panic attacks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a regular sleep schedule.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise for at least 30 minutes daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice deep breathing or yoga.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek help early if you notice warning signs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_See_a_Doctor\"><\/span><b>When to See a Doctor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A panic attack cannot be managed on your own; it\u2019s important to seek professional help. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/doctors\/psychologist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best psychologist in Pakistan<\/a> provides therapies and medication that help the patient to overcome the trigger cause of panic attacks. Early diagnosis and treatment make it easier to manage symptoms and prevent future episodes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear that can strike without warning. They not only cause chest tightness, shortness of breath, and dizziness but can also leave you feeling drained and fearful of when the next attack might happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, panic attacks may interfere with work, relationships, and daily life. They can be managed with the right therapy, medication, and lifestyle change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marham<\/a>, a leading healthcare platform in Pakistan, provides access to the best psychologists in Pakistan who can help you manage panic attacks and improve your quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever felt an unknown wave of fear in your chest without a reason? It is not a disease but a condition that appears due to several reasons, such as stress, trauma, and a major change in your life. 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