PANIC ATTACK
BY: KAVYA KESAVAN
M1955
, Introduction
Panic attacks are defined by the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM) as
“an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort” reaching
a peak within minutes. Four or more of a specific set of
physical symptoms accompany a panic attack. These
symptoms include; palpitations, pounding heart, or
accelerated heart rate, sweating, trembling or shaking,
sensations of shortness of breath or smothering, feelings
of choking, chest pain and fear of dying.
BY: KAVYA KESAVAN
M1955
, Introduction
Panic attacks are defined by the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM) as
“an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort” reaching
a peak within minutes. Four or more of a specific set of
physical symptoms accompany a panic attack. These
symptoms include; palpitations, pounding heart, or
accelerated heart rate, sweating, trembling or shaking,
sensations of shortness of breath or smothering, feelings
of choking, chest pain and fear of dying.
