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2 hours ago i got stuck in an elevator and felt frightened, pounding heart and hot flashes, panic attack i got a painful head pressure the second i got frightened it went away after a minute is it dangerous? my head still hurts mildly?

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All your symptoms are normal for the experience you just described. You will be fine in a day but will remember your frighting event and better prepared if anything happens like this in future. Just be calm mentally prepared for any future unpleasant events.

Answered 9/27/2022

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