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Panic attacks are very sudden, discrete periods of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms. The onset of these episodes is typically abrupt, and may have no obvious triggers. Although these episodes may appear to be random, they are a subset of an evolutionary response commonly referred to as fight or flight that occur out of context. This response floods the body with hormones, particularly epinephrine (adrenaline), that aid it in defending against harm.Experiencing a panic attack is said to be one of the most intensely frightening, upsetting and uncomfortable experiences of a person’s life.  Panic attacks are commonly linked to agoraphobia and the fear of not being able to escape a bad situation.  Many who experience panic attacks feel trapped and unable to free themselves.In this video, Professor Ron Rapee with Psychiatrist Dr Lisa Lampe explores on the syndrome of Agoraphobia (panic attacks) with live examples of Wayne & Sharon through Internal & External Exposure, Rational Thinking and Breathing Techniques.Researched and produced by Christine Mason & Christopher Thomas