You're not alone in feeling this.
panic attacks
Source: NHS
The reality
A panic attack is a sudden surge of intense fear with real physical symptoms — racing heart, breathlessness, dizziness. Frightening, but not dangerous.
A word of kindness
It feels like you're dying or losing control — you aren't. Panic peaks and passes. It's loud, but it does end.
Something you could try right now
During it, ride it instead of fighting it: find five things you can see, breathe out slowly, and remind yourself, 'this peaks and passes — it is loud, not dangerous.' It always ends.
Nothing here is a diagnosis or therapy. Figures are indicative population estimates from public health bodies — not advice about you.