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Can you force yourself to have a panic attack? just curious. i'm not prune to anxiety and when i force myself nothing happens. i get bored a lot!

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No, you cannot: You cannot force yourself to have a panic attack. It is also not a desirable life skill.

Answered 11/15/2013

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

No: Forcing that level of anxiety is not possible. It happens as a reaction, not as a planned event.

Answered 5/14/2016

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