Panic attack Flashcards
1
Q
Panic Attack [define]
A
a brief period of intense mental and physical discomfort
Results from FEAR
2
Q
What can you expect the symptoms of a panic attack to be:
A
It is a fear response
Think: STUDENTS Fear Cs
3
Q
How long do are the typical duration of an attack
A
5 - 10 minutes
4
Q
What causes the majority of panic attacks
A
Nothing. They come out of the blue
5
Q
What are two major differences between a panic attack and fear
A
Panic attacks have a stronger SEVERITY of fear
The timing of panic attacks can come out of nowhere
6
Q
How often due panic attacks occur in a lifetime to the population
A
25 % which is very common
