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How long does a panic attack lasts?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Peak 10 min: Panic attacks usually peak within ten minutes.

Answered 1/15/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Panic attacks: Varies, but usually 5-30 minutes.

Answered 10/4/2016

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