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What causes a panic attack?
Panic attacks are a sudden surge of intense fear, triggering a fight or flight response. This releases adrenaline, causing physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and dizziness, as Alison Hammond experienced. It's the body's alarm system misfiring, often without a real threat, making it feel very real and overwhelming.
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