Panic
What is Panic?
A sudden and acute surge of overwhelming fear that triggers the fight-or-flight response in the body. It can feel like losing control or facing imminent danger even when there may be none. Panic attacks are intense but temporary, and the body eventually returns to calm.
When you might feel panic
Panic is a specific form of terror, which itself is a type of fear. You might experience this feeling in situations where fear is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define panic.
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