Hi...Please understand this, our brain has a small part named as 'dorsal ralphe nuclei' which is responsible for generating this panic response. It is part of our animal brain which was responsible to activate our defence mechanisms in case there is an actual threat to life, like for example in a jungle setting, an attack by a predator (lion, tiger, panther, bear, etc.). Panic attack is basically a freeze response to mimic being dead, like a bird plays dead to save her from her predator. Now in the modern world there is no immediate physical threat to our life, but still our brain is able to generate that threat response by just imagining a physical, financial, social, or emotional harm. This is like a false alarm created by the brain to preserve oneself by an imaginary threat. You need to address it at the cognitive level to bring about a change in your behavior or physical response to it. You may look for medications, if your symptoms are too severe and need immediate addressal. Otherwise, the root cause treatment will come through Counselling only.
Next Steps
Consult a Psychologist.
CBT along with Interpersonal and Lifestyle Guidance and Counselling is required.
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