Panic Attack

A

panic attack

is the abrupt onset of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and includes at least four of the following symptoms:

• Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate

  
  
  

• Sweating

  
  
  

• Trembling or shaking

  
  
  

• Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering

  
  
  

During hypnosis a mini panic attack can be induced and calmed in order to show that with the right suggestions to the subconscious mind they can be significantly reduced or managed.