Three types of panic attacks:
Types of Panic attacks can manifest in various forms each characterized by distinct symptoms and triggers. Here are three types of panic types.
Unexpected panic attacks:
Unexpected panic attacks are sudden and unpredictable episode of intense fear. they can occur without an identifiable trigger or in situations. this type of panic attacks often catches individuals off guard, leading to the feelings of confusion.
Symptoms:
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shaking, shortness of breath, feelings of choking, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, chilis or hot flashes.
Physiological symptoms:
Fear of losing control, fear of dying, intense worry or dead.
Duration:
Panic attacks peak within minutes and last than an hour, effects linger for a long period.
Triggers:
Unexpected panic attacks may not be immediately apparent or may involve a variety of factors including stress or even specific thoughts.
Situational panic attacks:
This is also known as cued panic attacks occur in response to specific situations. unlike unexpected panic attacks these are directly linked to particular cue.
Examples:
Enclosed or crowded spaces, heights, public speaking, driving
Symptoms:
Situationally bound panic attacks share many of the same symptoms as unexpected panic attacks.
Psychological factors:
Individuals experiencing situationally bound panic attacks often develop anticipatory anxiety.
Treatment:
Cognitive behavioral therapies such as exposure therapy and systematic desensitization are commonly used.
Situationally predisposed panic attacks:
This is similar to situationally bound panic attack in that they occur in specific situations. the connection between panic attack and triggers is less direct.
Characteristics:
The panic attack occurs more frequently in certain situations but do not necessarily occur every time.
There may be less predictability compared to situationally bound panic attacks.
The symptoms and intensity of panic attacks depending upon individual factors.
Examples:
Situations that may cause embarrassment
Situations that involve threat or challenge
Treatment:
This includes relaxation techniques, and cognitive restrictions to help individuals manage and cope with the anxiety.
