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Radio 5 Live,22 Feb 2019,23 mins

How constant panic attacks can affect your life

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Panic attacks can happen for all sorts of reasons. They can have different symptoms, and people can have many ways of coping with them. Several charities have told 5 Live they have seen a jump in calls from people seeking support for panic attacks – with one charity training up volunteers to deal with 1,400 calls – and rising. Tony Livesey and Clare McDonnell speak to three women who are living with panic attacks – including Coronation Street actress Samia Longchambon.

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