panic

Related to panic: panic attack

have a panic attack

1. To have an episode of acute anxiety and fear, marked by such physical symptoms as heart palpitations and hyperventilation. Back when I used to have panic attacks regularly, it got so bad that I was afraid to leave the house.

2. By extension, to have a particularly frightening or jarring experience. I thought I had lost my keys and just about had a panic attack.

hit the panic button

To overreact to a negative situation with an inordinate amount of fear, alarm, or confusion. If you're going to be a successful boss, you can't hit the panic button every time your company has a minor setback. New parents tend to hit the panic button over every little sniffle their first baby gets. You learn to chill out when you have more kids.

panic (one) by (doing something)

To do something that causes one to experience an extreme or debilitating amount of fear or anxiety. Forecasters panicked millions of people by incorrectly predicting the path of the hurricane. I think you panicked him by bursting out the door like that.

panic at (something)

To experience an extreme or debilitating amount of fear or anxiety when presented with something. Everyone's panicking at the forecast, but I honestly don't think there's anything worth worrying about. Everything is more expensive in this city, so don't panic at the cost of dinner when they bring out the bill, OK?

panic attack

1. An episode of acute anxiety and fear, marked by such physical symptoms as heart palpitations and hyperventilation. My panic attacks got so bad at one point that I was afraid to leave the house.

2. By extension, a particularly frightening, jarring, or anxious experience. I thought I had lost my keys and just about had a panic attack.

panic stations

A shared feeling of extreme anxiety, stress, and urgency, especially in the face of a looming deadline. Even though we've been preparing for months, it's still been panic stations in the office as we get the product ready for launch.

press the panic button

To overreact to a negative situation with an inordinate amount of fear, alarm, or confusion. If you're going to be a successful boss, you can't press the panic button every time your company has a minor setback. New parents tend to press the panic button over every little sniffle their first baby gets.

push the panic button

To overreact to a negative situation with an inordinate amount of fear, alarm, or confusion. If you're going to be a successful boss, you can't push the panic button every time your company has a minor setback. New parents tend to push the panic button over every little sniffle their first baby gets. You learn to chill out when you have more kids.

hit the panic button

and press the panic button; push the panic button

Fig. to panic suddenly. She hit the panic button and just went to pieces. Don't press the panic button. Relax and keep your eyes open.

panic at something

to lose control in a frightening or shocking situation. Try not to panic at what you see. It will be a shock. Don't panic at the price of food. It will be worse next week.

panic someone by something

to make someone lose control by doing something. She panicked Denise by describing the event too vividly. She panicked her horse by jerking the reins too tightly.

push the panic button

Also, press the panic button. Overreact to a situation, as in Don't worry; Jane is always pushing the panic button, but I'm sure the baby's fine. This term originated during World War II, when certain bombers had a bell-warning system so that the crew could bail out if the plane was severely hit. Occasionally a pilot would push the button in error, when there was only minor damage, causing the crew to bail out unnecessarily. By 1950 the expression had been transferred to other kinds of overreaction.

press (or push or hit) the panic button

respond to a situation by panicking or taking emergency measures. informal

A panic button is a security device which can be used to raise the alarm in an emergency.

ˈpanic stations

(British English, informal) a situation in which people feel anxious and there is a lot of confused activity, especially because there is a lot to do in a short period of time: At the moment it’s panic stations in the office because we’re preparing for the president’s visit next week.In the navy, a call to action stations means that each sailor takes the position that they should have when in battle. Panic stations is a humorous comparison with this.

press/push the ˈpanic button

(British English) react in a sudden or an extreme way to something unexpected that has frightened you: Although the team lost yet another match on Saturday, their manager is refusing to press the panic button.

hit the panic button

and press the panic button and push the panic button

tv. to panic. She hit the panic button and just went to pieces. Don’t press the panic button until you think it through.

press the panic button

verb

See hit the panic button

push the panic button

verb

See hit the panic button

panic

n. a very funny or exciting person or thing. Paul is a panic. He tells a joke a minute.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

push the panic button, to

To overreact to a supposed emergency. This term originated during World War II, when B-17 and B-24 bombers had a bell-warning system so that the crew could bail out when the plane was badly hit. Occasionally this button would be pushed by mistake and the crew would bail out unnecessarily, even though the plane was virtually undamaged. By extension, the term came to mean acting in needless haste. In the 1950s it gained currency—and a more sinister meaning—when it also referred to releasing a nuclear warhead by pushing a button.

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释义	panic Related to panic: panic attack have a panic attack 1. To have an episode of acute anxiety and fear, marked by such physical symptoms as heart palpitations and hyperventilation. Back when I used to have panic attacks regularly, it got so bad that I was afraid to leave the house. 2. By extension, to have a particularly frightening or jarring experience. I thought I had lost my keys and just about had a panic attack. See also: attack, have, panic hit the panic button To overreact to a negative situation with an inordinate amount of fear, alarm, or confusion. If you're going to be a successful boss, you can't hit the panic button every time your company has a minor setback. New parents tend to hit the panic button over every little sniffle their first baby gets. You learn to chill out when you have more kids. See also: button, hit, panic panic (one) by (doing something) To do something that causes one to experience an extreme or debilitating amount of fear or anxiety. Forecasters panicked millions of people by incorrectly predicting the path of the hurricane. I think you panicked him by bursting out the door like that. See also: by, panic panic at (something) To experience an extreme or debilitating amount of fear or anxiety when presented with something. Everyone's panicking at the forecast, but I honestly don't think there's anything worth worrying about. Everything is more expensive in this city, so don't panic at the cost of dinner when they bring out the bill, OK? See also: panic panic attack 1. An episode of acute anxiety and fear, marked by such physical symptoms as heart palpitations and hyperventilation. My panic attacks got so bad at one point that I was afraid to leave the house. 2. By extension, a particularly frightening, jarring, or anxious experience. I thought I had lost my keys and just about had a panic attack. See also: attack, panic panic stations A shared feeling of extreme anxiety, stress, and urgency, especially in the face of a looming deadline. Even though we've been preparing for months, it's still been panic stations in the office as we get the product ready for launch. See also: panic, station press the panic button To overreact to a negative situation with an inordinate amount of fear, alarm, or confusion. If you're going to be a successful boss, you can't press the panic button every time your company has a minor setback. New parents tend to press the panic button over every little sniffle their first baby gets. See also: button, panic, press push the panic button To overreact to a negative situation with an inordinate amount of fear, alarm, or confusion. If you're going to be a successful boss, you can't push the panic button every time your company has a minor setback. New parents tend to push the panic button over every little sniffle their first baby gets. You learn to chill out when you have more kids. See also: button, panic, push Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. hit the panic button and press the panic button; push the panic button Fig. to panic suddenly. She hit the panic button and just went to pieces. Don't press the panic button. Relax and keep your eyes open. See also: button, hit, panic panic at something to lose control in a frightening or shocking situation. Try not to panic at what you see. It will be a shock. Don't panic at the price of food. It will be worse next week. See also: panic panic someone by something to make someone lose control by doing something. She panicked Denise by describing the event too vividly. She panicked her horse by jerking the reins too tightly. See also: by, panic McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. push the panic button Also, press the panic button. Overreact to a situation, as in Don't worry; Jane is always pushing the panic button, but I'm sure the baby's fine. This term originated during World War II, when certain bombers had a bell-warning system so that the crew could bail out if the plane was severely hit. Occasionally a pilot would push the button in error, when there was only minor damage, causing the crew to bail out unnecessarily. By 1950 the expression had been transferred to other kinds of overreaction. See also: button, panic, push The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. press (or push or hit) the panic button respond to a situation by panicking or taking emergency measures. informal A panic button is a security device which can be used to raise the alarm in an emergency. See also: button, panic, press Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ˈpanic stations (British English, informal) a situation in which people feel anxious and there is a lot of confused activity, especially because there is a lot to do in a short period of time: At the moment it’s panic stations in the office because we’re preparing for the president’s visit next week.In the navy, a call to action stations means that each sailor takes the position that they should have when in battle. Panic stations is a humorous comparison with this. See also: panic, station press/push the ˈpanic button (British English) react in a sudden or an extreme way to something unexpected that has frightened you: Although the team lost yet another match on Saturday, their manager is refusing to press the panic button. See also: button, panic, press, push Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary hit the panic button and press the panic button and push the panic button tv. to panic. She hit the panic button and just went to pieces. Don’t press the panic button until you think it through. See also: button, hit, panic press the panic button verb See hit the panic button See also: button, panic, press push the panic button verb See hit the panic button See also: button, panic, push panic n. a very funny or exciting person or thing. Paul is a panic. He tells a joke a minute. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions push the panic button, to To overreact to a supposed emergency. This term originated during World War II, when B-17 and B-24 bombers had a bell-warning system so that the crew could bail out when the plane was badly hit. Occasionally this button would be pushed by mistake and the crew would bail out unnecessarily, even though the plane was virtually undamaged. By extension, the term came to mean acting in needless haste. In the 1950s it gained currency—and a more sinister meaning—when it also referred to releasing a nuclear warhead by pushing a button. See also: panic, push The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: have a panic attack panic attack pace back and forth a faint heart faint faint of heart the faint of heart pace up and down pace about be in a sweat References in periodicals archive Does this patient have generalized anxiety or panic disorder?: The Rational Clinical Examination systematic review. Panic Disorder: A Common Yet Underdiagnosed and Misunderstood Psychological Illness in Pakistan Everyone's panic attacks differ and if you are struggling it is important to consult with a professional for further help. 5 Ways To Help Stop Panic Attacks Panic disorder specialist and founder of bcalm, Dr David Sinclair, said more needs to be done to reduce carbon dioxide levels to prevent panic attacks - particularly as 27% of sufferers said they received no support for their attacks from their employer. Newcastle revealed as one of the panic attack hotspots in the country; Newcastle comes out seventh in a survey in which nearly 6% of those asked had a panic attack in the last week Thankfully they can be successfully treated with medication or psychological therapy so if you think you might be suffering from panic attacks do talk to your GP about possible courses of action. mind over matter with Dr; Understanding panic attacks According to the requirements of the Administrative Department and clinical needs, through detailed research, demonstration and preliminary design, [sup][6] the hospital established the group of panic values management, drafted rules and regulations as well as work programs and the specific implementation measures for panic value management, and carried out training and education program for staffs to ensure the work moving on smoothly. Using Plan-Do-Check-Act Circulation to Improve the Management of Panic Value in the Hospital Read as a whole, the book has a tendency towards repetition in its references to Cohen and Young's seminal studies and their definitions of 'moral panics' and 'folk devils'. Krinsky, Charles (ed.), The Ashgate Research Companion to Moral Panics Liquidity, restoring trust crucial to ending panics Fed Chair Bernanke: history might not repeat, but it comes close I didn't want the panic attacks to stop me from going out - It could have led to me having depression. One day I just broke down and couldn't stop crying; REAL LIVES Vicky Lowe began suffering debilitating daily panic attacks as a student. The 26 year-old, from Sutton Coldfield, tells ZOE CHAMBERLAIN how she beat her fears by talking them through with her friends and family and reading up on the condition Introducing panicLINK: the world's most comprehensive panic disorder treatment program. panicLINK, the At-Home Treatment Program, Unlocks the Answer to Living Anxiety Free By avoiding the panic, you won't waste time, anxiety, and energy trying to solve what probably doesn't need solving. Chill out and everything will turn out fine.. If true, the newly discovered pathways could become targets for treating panic attacks, post-traumatic stress syndrome, and other anxiety-related conditions caused by a swirl of internal emotional triggers. Why people have panic attacks Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia is an established medical label, ensconced in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) IV-TR (American Psychiatric Association, 2000), which defines a Panic Attack as a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which four or more of a list of symptoms--including choking, dizziness, fear of dying, and depersonalization--develop abruptly and peak within ten minutes. Men, masculinities and constructions of self in panic discourse I went to a clinic for a check-up, they did all tests and told me this is panic attack. Why Worry: 'When I go to sleep, I feel like my heart stops...please help' "A panic attack is an abrupt, sudden surge of intense fear that can come out of the blue for no apparent reason. Panic Attacks Are Scary but Treatable: A number of strategies can help you put an end to those feelings of overwhelming fear
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