Just How Long Do Panic Attack Last For?

For a lot of people, this is a burning questions that instills fear into all who are unfortunate enough to suffer from panic attacks - just how long do they last for? Can panic attacks last for days?I guess there is nothing worse than not knowing if this horrible, unpleasant thing is going to last days instead of just mere minutes or hours.
Hopefully this article will help to clear things up for you.Can panic attacks last for days?In a word, no they can't. Phew, that's a big relief!Why?Because the very definition of a panic attacks is just that, it is a sudden, intense attack that grips hold of you and shakes you about whilst it lasts.
But the duration of actual panic attacks is usually mere minutes, and in some cases up to an hour but usually no more and anything over this is rare and not common at all.I believe the confusion started because people can suffer prolonged anxiety and stress for days at a time, but this is not a panic or anxiety attack. This is a less intense but prolonged state of anxiety and is completely different from sudden, intense panic/anxiety attacks. So can panic attacks last for days?
No is the answer.How can I shorten the duration of a panic attack?Another common question I get asked a lot this one. Fortunately there are things you can do to really help you.
Firstly, forget over the counter medication because although this does work, it will only work once a panic attack is already in full swing and will help to bring your rapid breathing back under control and return you to normal state again.
However, these can be quite expensive and won't stop attacks from happening in the first place. Fortunately, there are a few great treatments available thatactually help stop panic attacks from happening in the first place, these will really help to give you a life free from panic attacks (and won't break