What causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them? - Cindy J. Aaronson
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Countless poets and writers have tried to put words to the experience of a panic attack— a sensation so overwhelming, many people mistake it for a heart attack, stroke, or other life-threatening crisis. Studies suggest that almost a third of us will experience at least one panic attack in our lives. So what exactly is a panic attack, and can we prevent them? Cindy J. Aaronson investigates.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Cindy J. Aaronson
- Director AIM Creative Studios, Vicente Nirō
- Narrator Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Storyboard Artist Vicente Nirō
- Animator André Cunha, Cristina Neto
- AIM Creative Studios Producer Tom Knight
- Sound Designer André Aires
- Music André Aires
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Editorial Producer Elizabeth Cox
- Script Editor Emma Bryce
- Fact-Checker Eden Girma
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How can you avoid triggering a panic attack?
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Can panic attacks affect your sleep schedule?
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