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Panic attack
A type of anxiety disorder in which someone has repeated attacks of intense fear that something bad will occur when not expected.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very rare
Very rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Head
Menopause
Condition
Anxiety disorder
Condition
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