How severe does a panic attack get?

if it possible to die from a severe panic attack,how severe are we talking?
Answer:
Hi! I鈥檓 so sorry to hear you鈥檙e feeling bad. No, it's not possible to die from a panic attack - it can just feel that way! Try the following 3 steps (they eliminated my panic attacks of 15 years):

1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.

2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks and social anxiety. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/... It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far.

3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resource...

With each of these steps, practise makes perfect. I hope this helps and you feel better soon. Don鈥檛 give up hope! Best of luck!

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I'm guessing the worst thing that could happen is you'd pass out.

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if you were driving a car when a panic attack hits, then it may be possible that it can kill you. if you can, imagine every single emotion in the human body converging on your brain at the exact same time. all together at once. that is what a panic attack feels like and if your driving a car when it happens, you may swerve into oncoming traffic, go in the ditch, drive offa the bridge, etc.

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they'll make you feel like you are dying but I have never heard from a death cause from one. it is a horrible disorder that needs serious medical attention.

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I've had panic attacks while driving that have caused me to have to pull to the side of the road, where I get more nervous as the cars pass me, and start to lose my breathing, I have been hospitalized from lack of oxygen twice just from panic attacks.

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You Cant Die From A Panic Attack.

My Nana Gets Panic Attacks And She Feels Like She Has A Heart Attack (Pain Goes Thru Her Arms And Chest)

But Panic Attacks Alone Cannot Kill You

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i get very bad panic attacks almost everyday, they are the most frightening thing Ive experienced. But apart from feeling like you are going to die and maybe passing out due to lack of air your breathing in you cant die from them.
But they are a horrible thing to live with.

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Hi,
you need to read this guide by anxiety expert Joe Barry , his methode has helped thousands of people to be panic free without any medication using a new technique, http://www.endpanicattacks.co.nr... , its really a great guide , it should help you get rid of panic attacks forever in a few days
Hope this helps you and wish you the best of health

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