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I had a panic attack today and i want to know if most people have panic attacks?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not majority: As much as 15% of the population report having had at least one panic attack in their lifetime. This means 85% of people -- the majority -- have not had one. Panic attacks can happen infrequently in some people without being part of any clinical syndrome, and can also occur in many psychiatric disorders other than panic disorder.Help is available through your physician -- including psychiatrists.

Answered 4/13/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Panic: Quite common type of anxiety. People don't talk much about it due to fear of embarrassment or ridicule. Treatment is available & does work.

Answered 3/26/2013

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