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How long does a panic attack lasts?
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Peak 10 min: Panic attacks usually peak within ten minutes.
Answered 1/15/2013
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Panic attacks: Usually, the symptoms of panic attacks peak within 10 minutes, but they may last longer than that. Most people tell me that it goes away within 20-30 min. Some people say they are panicking all day long, but probably the diagnosis is different in these cases.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Panic attacks: Varies, but usually 5-30 minutes.
Answered 10/4/2016
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