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A panic attack is an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches its peak within minutes and includes symptoms like heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath etc.
A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event or threat to survival.
Hyperventilation: Rapid or deep breathing that can occur with anxiety or panic.
Depersonalization: A state of feeling detached or disconnected from oneself, often experienced during a panic attack.