Usage Note
Panikattacke is a sudden episode of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, and shortness of breath. It is distinct from chronic Angststörung (anxiety disorder) but may occur within one. Kognitive Verhaltenstherapie is the primary treatment.
Examples
"Die erste Panikattacke kam ohne Vorwarnung mitten auf der Arbeit."
Natural Translation
The first panic attack came without warning in the middle of work.
Literal Translation
The first panic attack came without forewarning in the middle at work.
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