Panic Anxiety refers to sudden and intense episodes of overwhelming fear or distress, often referred to as panic attacks.---

Triggers of Panic Anxiety:

External Triggers: Crowded places, elevators, public speaking, or reminders of traumatic events.These episodes can occur without warning and are a hallmark of Panic Disorder, although they can also happen in other anxiety conditions.Internal Triggers: Stress, fatigue, physical illness, or stimulant use (caffeine, nicotine).---

Examples:

During a meeting: Suddenly feeling like the room is closing in, heart racing, sweating, and needing to leave to avoid a sense of impending doom.Immediate Coping Strategies:

Breathing Exercises: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, and exhale for 6.A feeling of detachment from reality (derealization) or oneself (depersonalization).Grounding Techniques: Focus on your surroundings using the 5-4-3-2-1 method.Physical Symptoms:

Rapid heartbeat (palpitations) or chest pain.Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.Nausea or abdominal discomfort.Tingling sensations (paresthesia) in the hands or feet.Sometimes No Clear Trigger: Panic attacks can occur spontaneously.Sweating, trembling, or shaking.2.3.4.