How long can panic/anxiety attacks lasts and is the following normal?

Lately I have been waking up at 1:30am in the morning at least twice a week in sheer panic/anxiety. My heart beating fast,sweating terribly,impending doom feeling, bowels out of control and feels like my skin has a rash or burning sensation. They are lasting severly for approx 4 or 5 hrs and then tapper off throughout the day. Help please.

ok first of all DO NOT go to that first site that was posted…it will only make you more anxious. I have an anxiety disorder I know…you'll find one horrible disease that sounds similar and insist you have it.

At any rate, depending on the attack it can last that long. If you aren't taking steps to calm yourself down once it has started, they can last longer. Are you on any medication or eating a lot of caffeine or sugar? This could trigger them. If you want more information from other people in the same boat as you please visit www.stresscenter.com.

I hope you feel better soon!

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