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How long does a panic attack last? i feel like i get over one and mins later a new one arrives :(

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Panic attacks: The height of the panic attack in usually over by 10 minutes -but it may last longer if the trigger is still there. There can also be residual anxiety for quite a while.

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Answered 5/26/2015

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