“How long do anxiety attacks last?”
I get anxiety attacks too often. How long do anxiety attacks last?
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The duration of anxiety attacks can vary widely from person to person and even from one episode to another. Typically, anxiety attacks peak within a few minutes and then gradually subside over the next 20 to 30 minutes. However, some anxiety attacks may last longer, especially if the triggers persist or if the individual is unable to implement coping strategies effectively. It's essential to seek support from a healthcare professional to explore coping mechanisms and treatment options if you're experiencing frequent anxiety attacks.
They can vary in length. Have you tried checking your watch at the beginning of an attack and again at the end? L. Eugene Arnold, M.D., M.Ed. Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Nisonger Center Clinical Trials Program 395E McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, OH 43210 Thursday Phone: 614-685-6701 Office / 614-366-4709 Fax Fri.-Wed.: 740-965-1005 L.Arnold@osumc.edu<mailto:L.Arnold@osumc.edu> EMAIL [https://nearpoint.osumc.edu/NearPoint/SSProxy/SSRSSP.asmx/ViewAttachment?8XyAC3QpRnAtNwy1omSr56KxnuMYtaWwNbMcKXevr1F+vgJtFSI2V5g9lGoyTEMtjaDyZW2WMm+IT5Sj+fwba2o3tL2jOaL2RJZ7dtzgbVxZBr/R93lmHmRB20iSfjYdA9rd5yqru3BgStZPg2BE4g==]
Everyone experiences them differently. I could not put a set quantitative value on it as a universal time for everyone that experiences them.
