Can you have a panic attack every day?

Have you ever felt your heart pounding so loudly you thought it might escape your chest? Or have you found yourself sweating profusely, feeling lightheaded and dizzy for no apparent reason? If so, chances are good that you’ve experienced a panic attack.

Panic attacks can be terrifying experiences that leave sufferers feeling out of control and vulnerable. But is it possible to have a panic attack every day? In this article, we’ll explore the causes of panic attacks and whether or not they can occur on such a frequent basis.

What Is A Panic Attack?

Before we dive into whether or not someone can experience panic attacks on an ongoing basis, let’s first define what a panic attack actually is.

A panic attack is an intense episode of overwhelming fear or anxiety. Symptoms are sudden and extreme with physical sensations such as sweating, trembling/shaking/convulsing/twitching/uncontrolled movement in the eyes/mouth/hands/legs etc., rapid heartbeat (palpitations), difficulty breathing including shortness of breath/dyspnea accompanied by feelings like choking/suffocating/starving/deprived/oxygen deprived restrictions across chest/breathless sensation where inhaling seems insufficient , numbness in fingers/toes/lips, fearful thoughts all swirling together into one overwhelming storm.

Are They Common?

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), around 2-3% of Americans will experience at least one panic attack annually. However despite only being acute happenings for most people “Some people do experience recurrent episodes, often daily.” says Dr David B Sarwer PhD; Professor Emeritus Of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at Brown University School Medicine.

The Causes

The specific cause(s) contributing towards the onset upf these conditions varies from person-to-person; although genetics did seem to have some role, no one way or gene for panic attacks has been identified. Some people encounter the triggers of their own accord, while others may feel like they have come out of nowhere. In addition to difficult life events and transitions someone’s nutrition, sleep habits (Insomnia), alcohol and drug usage can also contribute to an individual experiencing multiple panic attacks over time.

Can You Have A Panic Attack Every Day?

If you’re wondering whether it is possible to experience a panic attack every day then let me tell you, yes – this is definitely possible unfortunately! People with Panic Disorder; generalized anxiety disorder (GAD); post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely candidates than those without them. It’s even possible that people who don’t know they’re suffering from a disorder yet could be having daily episodes without conscious recognition thereof!

The Symptoms

Here are some symptoms that people might exhibit if they were having daily bouts:

  • Frequent sweating
  • Heart palpitations
  • Shortness of breath
  • Tight feeling across chest
  • Numbness/tingling sensations in various body parts
    As stated earlier, these symptoms often involve physical manifestations as well emotional.

Was That Another One?

It can be difficult for individuals who suffer from frequent/Panic-disorder-based situations determine what exactly constitutes as an actual “attack”. If you’ve had many bad ones before where fear towards future occurances make self monitoring hard it’s common not to notice when depression or anxious “lows” hit consecutively but still miss sensing true moments of relief

Treatment Options

A key fact to keep in mind about this distressing condition: even if someone experiences occurrences frequently doesn’t mean there isn’t hope.. With appropriate therapeutic interventions such as counseling/therapy, medication –Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for example – people CAN effectively manage anguished feelings and emotions associated with the incident(s).

In conclusion, it is definitely possible to have a panic attack every day. Although there are various causes and treatment options available as highlighted in this article – not suffering through it alone should be the first step anyone takes if they’ve noticed recurring issue(s).

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