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Calculated Shard: 195 (from laksa000)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa195.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/why-do-i-get-panic-attacks-for-no-reason\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/why-do-i-get-panic-attacks-for-no-reason\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/blog\/why-do-i-get-panic-attacks-for-no-reason","crawl_time":1775669568,"first_indexed_time":1564863598,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,priorygroup!www,\/blog\/why-do-i-get-panic-attacks-for-no-reason s443","src_root_hash":"579432382727874595","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Why do I get panic attacks for no reason? - Priory","meta_descriptions":["Find out what causes unexpected panic attacks and how to manage them."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Priory\nBlog\nWhy do I get panic attacks for no reason?\nFind out what causes unexpected panic attacks and how to manage them.\nHave you recently felt that you've had a panic attack for no reason? Do you get panic attacks and can’t understand why they happen? \nThe\nDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)\ngroups panic attacks into two categories - expected or unexpected. If you feel as though you've had a panic attack for no reason, it's likely that you've experienced one that would be considered unexpected.\nWhat causes unexpected panic attacks?\nExpected panic attacks are typically associated with a specific trigger such as crowds, flying or exams, whereas unexpected panic attacks have no apparent trigger and can seem to happen for no reason.\nIt's not yet known what causes panic attacks, but certain factors may play an important role, including genetics, \nmental health conditions\n, \nmajor stress\nor having a predisposition to stress. While there's usually a cause, panic attacks can often appear to be triggered by nothing at all\n.\nPanic attacks are typically experienced as a result of misinterpreting physical\nsymptoms of anxiety\n. Heart palpitations may be mistaken for symptoms of a heart attack, breathlessness or feeling faint may be taken as a sign that a person is collapsing or dying, and the racing thoughts can lead a person to think they're losing control of their mind.\nThese misinterpretations – which a person may be unaware that they're doing – can trigger a panic attack, which seems to appear out of the blue.\nPanic attack vs anxiety attack\nPanic attacks and anxiety attacks\ncertainly share a number of symptoms, but they are different. You can usually tell them apart by:\nThe intensity of the symptoms – panic attacks symptoms tend to be much more intense and severe than anxiety attack symptoms\nThe length of time the main symptoms occur over – panic attacks tend to start abruptly and finish quickly (usually 10 minutes or so), whereas anxiety can build and persist for months on end\nWhat to do during a panic attack\nThere are strategies that you can learn to help you to cope with an unexpected panic attack, including the following:\nAs you're likely to hyperventilate during a panic attack, stop whatever you're doing when you feel one coming on (if it's safe to do so), close your eyes and focus on your breathing. During these moments, breathe in for 3 seconds, hold the breath for 2 seconds and then breathe out again for 3 seconds, taking deeper breaths than usual. Getting back in \ncontrol of your breathing\n can help you to stop the panic attack from intensifying or lasting longer\nLearn and use positive mantras such as “this is just my anxiety” and “these feelings will pass” to stop your panic cycle. Panic attacks can cause you to think that you're going to collapse, have a heart attack or that you're going to lose control, which can result in you panicking even further. Having positive, factual and simple mantras to hand can help you to address and challenge your anxious thoughts so you can alleviate the panic attack\nDistract yourself from your negative thoughts by shifting your focus from your panic attack onto your surroundings. Concentrate on one thing that's in your eye line, whether that's a vase, a plant, or a building. Allowing yourself to think about its colour, texture, shape and size can help you to calm your mind and relieve you from your panicked thoughts\nSelf-care and treatment for people experiencing panic attacks for no reason\nIf you're suffering from panic attacks, it’s important to practise self-care and teach yourself relaxation strategies to help you get them under control. It's also recommended that you seek \nprofessional panic attack support\n, as this can help you to effectively manage them and prevent them from happening in the future.\nLearning to relax – preventing yourself from becoming too stressed to help you manage your panic attacks. You may want to learn relaxation techniques such as\nprogressive muscle relaxation\n(PMR), use mindfulness apps or get involved in a yoga group to help minimise your day-to-day stresses\nCommunicating - talking to someone you trust about your thoughts and feelings, particularly the thoughts that are causing you to worry, can give you an opportunity to relieve any pent up frustrations and get advice, talk through solutions and hear the opinions of someone you trust\nAccessing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) – CBT is a tried and tested therapeutic intervention that can help you to look into and address any dysfunctional thoughts that may be contributing to your panic\nAt Priory, our team of highly qualified specialists are experienced in delivering therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, to help people alleviate their panic attacks, and prescribing medication if appropriate. 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[Neurodiversity hub](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/neurodiversity-services \"Neurodiversity hub\")\n  - [What is neurodiversity?](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/neurodiversity-services\/what-is-neurodiversity-meaning-and-examples \"What is neurodiversity?\")\n  - [Supporting neurodiversity at work](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/neurodiversity-services\/supporting-neurodiversity-at-work \"Supporting neurodiversity at work\")\n  - [AuDHD](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/neurodiversity-services\/audhd \"AuDHD\")\n  - [Sensory processing differences](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/neurodiversity-services\/sensory-processing-differences \"Sensory processing differences\")\n  \n  Local authority support\n  \n  [Residential autism support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/autism-support \"Residential autism support\")   [Bespoke therapeutic placements](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/rehabilitation-and-recovery\/bespoke-therapeutic-placements-btps \"Bespoke therapeutic placements\")\n- Residential homes and supported living\n  \n  Back\n  \n  close\n  \n  ### Residential homes\n  Priory provides a range of adult residential services supporting those with a learning disability, autism, brain injury, Prader-Willi syndrome, behaviours that challenge or a mental health condition.\n  \n  [Residential services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services \"Residential services\")   [Find a location](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/find-a-location \"Find a location\")\n  \n  Residential services\n  \n  Residential services\n  \n  - [Residential services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services \"Residential services\")\n  - [Autism support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/autism-support \"Autism support\")\n  - [Brain injury services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/brain-injury-services \"Brain injury services\")\n  - [Learning disability support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/learning-disability-support \"Learning disability support\")\n  - [Mental health support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/mental-health-support \"Mental health support\")\n  - [Positive behaviour support (PBS)](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/positive-behaviour-support \"Positive behaviour support (PBS)\")\n  - [Prader-Willi syndrome support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/prader-willi-syndrome-support \"Prader-Willi syndrome support\")\n  \n  Useful information\n  \n  Useful information\n  \n  - [Payment and funding options](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us\/payment-and-funding-options \"Payment and funding options\")\n  - [Working with the NHS and local authorities](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us#services \"Working with the NHS and local authorities\")\n  - [Funding and referrals for supported living](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/supported-living\/funding-and-referrals-for-supported-living \"Funding and referrals for supported living\")\n  \n  Not sure where to start?\n  \n  [NHS local authorities](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/help-with-getting-started\/nhs-local-authorities \"NHS local authorities\")\n- Resources\n  \n  Back\n  \n  close\n  \n  ### Priory Services\n  Take a look at the number of services and treatments available at Priory\n  \n  - [Inpatient (residential) treatment](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/inpatient-residential-treatment \"Inpatient (residential) treatment\")\n  - [Day care and outpatient treatment](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/day-care-and-outpatient-treatment \"Day care and outpatient treatment\")\n  - [One-to-one therapy](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/one-to-one-therapy \"One-to-one therapy\")\n  - [Online therapy](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/online-therapy \"Online therapy\")\n  - [Types of therapy](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/types-of-therapy \"Types of therapy\")\n  \n  [All Services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services \"All Services\")\n  \n  Resources\n  \n  Resources\n  \n  - [Blog](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/blog \"Blog\")\n  - [Family support for addictions](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/family-support-for-addictions \"Family support for addictions\")\n  - [Self-care](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/self-care \"Self-care\")\n  - [Perspectives - YouTube Series](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/blog\/perspectives \"Perspectives - YouTube Series\")\n  - [Neurodiversity services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/neurodiversity-services \"Neurodiversity services\")\n  - [Mental health and addiction statistics](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health-and-addiction-statistics \"Mental health and addiction statistics\")\n  - [Priory News](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/media-centre \"Priory News\")\n  - [Emotional Wellbeing Programme](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/priory-emotional-wellbeing-programme-for-children \"Emotional Wellbeing Programme\")\n  - [My Possible Self](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/my-possible-self \"My Possible Self\")\n  \n  Subscribe to our newsletter\n  \n  Subscribe to our newsletter\n  \n  - [![](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/media\/qrghmgqd\/the-reset-newsletter-thumbnail-2.jpg) The Reset - Sign up to our newsletter](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/newsletter-subscription-form \"The Reset - Sign up to our newsletter\")\n  \n  Priory Information\n  \n  Priory Information\n  \n  - [Payment and funding options](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us\/payment-and-funding-options \"Payment and funding options\")\n  - [Safety, quality and compliance](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us\/safety-quality-and-compliance \"Safety, quality and compliance\")\n  - [Whole person care](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/whole-person-care \"Whole person care\")\n  - [Outcomes](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us\/outcomes \"Outcomes\")\n  - [Leadership team](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us\/leadership-team \"Leadership team\")\n  - [Editorial process](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us\/editorial-process \"Editorial process\")\n  - [Compliments comments and complaints](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us\/compliments-comments-and-complaints \"Compliments comments and complaints\")\n  - [FAQs](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/faqs \"FAQs\")\n- Locations\n  \n  Back\n  \n  close\n  \n  ### Locations\n  If you want information about a specific Priory site, including those delivering services through the NHS or a local authority, use our search tool.\n  \n  [Find a location](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/find-a-location \"Find a location\")\n  \n  Putting you at the centre of your care\n  \n  [Discover whole-person care](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/whole-person-care \"Discover whole-person care\")\n  \n  Private hospitals\n  \n  Private hospitals\n  \n  - [Priory Hospital Roehampton, London](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-roehampton-london \"Priory Hospital Roehampton, London\")\n  - [Priory Hospital Altrincham](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-altrincham-manchester \"Priory Hospital Altrincham\")\n  - [Priory Hospital Barnt Green](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-barnt-green \"Priory Hospital Barnt Green\")\n  - [Priory Hospital Bristol](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-bristol \"Priory Hospital Bristol\")\n  - [Priory Hospital Chelmsford](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-chelmsford \"Priory Hospital Chelmsford\")\n  - [Priory Hospital Glasgow](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-glasgow \"Priory Hospital Glasgow\")\n  - [Priory Hospital Hayes Grove, Kent](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-hayes-grove \"Priory Hospital Hayes Grove, Kent\")\n  - [Priory Hospital North London](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-north-london \"Priory Hospital North London\")\n  - [Priory Hospital Ticehurst House, Sussex](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-ticehurst-house \"Priory Hospital Ticehurst House, Sussex\")\n  - [Priory Hospital Woking](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-woking \"Priory Hospital Woking\")\n  - [Priory Hospital Woodbourne, Birmingham](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-woodbourne-birmingham \"Priory Hospital Woodbourne, Birmingham\")\n  \n  Residential addiction services\n  \n  Residential addiction services\n  \n  - [Priory Eden House](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-eden-house \"Priory Eden House\")\n  - [Priory Life Works House](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/life-works \"Priory Life Works House\")\n  \n  Private wellbeing centres\n  \n  Private wellbeing centres\n  \n  - [Priory Wellbeing Centre Birmingham](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-wellbeing-centre-birmingham \"Priory Wellbeing Centre Birmingham\")\n  - [Bristol Park Clinic](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/bristol-park-clinic \"Bristol Park Clinic\")\n  - [Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-wellbeing-centre-canterbury \"Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury\")\n  - [Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-wellbeing-centre-harley-street \"Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street\")\n  - [Priory Wellbeing Centre Manchester](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-wellbeing-centre-manchester \"Priory Wellbeing Centre Manchester\")\n  - [Priory Wellbeing Centre Southampton](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-wellbeing-centre-southampton \"Priory Wellbeing Centre Southampton\")\n  - [Wimbledon Park Clinic](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/wimbledon-park-clinic \"Wimbledon Park Clinic\")\n  - [North East Network Region](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/north-east-network-region \"North East Network Region\")\n  - [Priory Clinic Aberdeen](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-clinic-aberdeen \"Priory Clinic Aberdeen\")\n  - [Priory Clinic Edinburgh](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-clinic-edinburgh \"Priory Clinic Edinburgh\")\n  \n  Private CAMHS inpatient units\n  \n  Private CAMHS inpatient units\n  \n  - [Private CAMHS in London](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/private-camhs-london \"Private CAMHS in London\")\n  - [Private CAMHS in Chelmsford](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/priory-hospital-chelmsford\/private-camhs-essex \"Private CAMHS in Chelmsford\")\n  \n  Our exclusive recovery experiences\n  \n  Our exclusive recovery experiences\n  \n  - [![](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/media\/0kvhzrcu\/5.png) The Residence](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/the-residence \"The Residence\")\n  - [![](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/media\/salhbz12\/thumbnail-the-cottage-exterior-front-of-building.jpg) The Cottage](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/individuals\/the-cottage \"The Cottage\")\n  \n  Useful information\n  \n  Useful information\n  \n  - [Working with the NHS and local authorities](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us#services \"Working with the NHS and local authorities\")\n  - [Local rehab services near you](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/rehab\/locations \"Local rehab services near you\")\n\nReferrers\n\nReferrers\n\nBack\n\nReferrers\n\n- Private outpatient treatment\n  \n  Back\n  \n  close\n  \n  ### Private outpatient treatment\n  Our network of hospitals and wellbeing centres provides quick access to private outpatient support, including consultant assessments and therapy.\n  \n  [Therapy availability](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/bed-availability\/therapy-availability \"Therapy availability\")\n  \n  [Find a location](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/find-a-location \"Find a location\")\n  \n  Services\n  \n  Services\n  \n  - [Inpatient (residential) treatment](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/inpatient-residential-treatment \"Inpatient (residential) treatment\")\n  - [Day care and outpatient treatment](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/day-care-and-outpatient-treatment \"Day care and outpatient treatment\")\n  - [Online therapy](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services\/online-therapy \"Online therapy\")\n  - [Private CAMHS](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/private-camhs \"Private CAMHS\")\n  - [Private autism support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health\/autism \"Private autism support\")\n  \n  More information\n  \n  More information\n  \n  - [![](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/media\/eqihd2mo\/about-our-services.png) About our services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/our-services \"About our services\")\n  \n  Support for GPs\n  \n  Support for GPs\n  \n  - [Support for GPs](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/gps-and-referrers \"Support for GPs\")\n  \n  Support for consultants\n  \n  Support for consultants\n  \n  - [Working with Priory](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/working-with-priory \"Working with Priory\")\n  \n  Private inpatient information\n  \n  [Private 24\/7 bed availability](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/bed-availability\/private-247 \"Private 24\/7 bed availability\")\n- Hospitals\n  \n  Back\n  \n  close\n  \n  ### Hospitals\n  Priory has structured its services to align with NHS provision, in order to ensure a consistent approach to treatment. Our national network means that we are able to offer a full care pathway to patients, depending on their unique needs and the intensity of the support that is required.\n  \n  [Bed availability](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/bed-availability \"Bed availability\")\n  \n  [Find a location](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/find-a-location \"Find a location\")\n  \n  - [Working with the NHS and local authorities](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us \"Working with the NHS and local authorities\")\n  \n  Services for the NHS\n  \n  Services for the NHS\n  \n  - [Our partnership with the NHS](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs \"Our partnership with the NHS\")\n  - [Acute and psychiatric intensive care units (PICU)](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/acute-picu \"Acute and psychiatric intensive care units (PICU)\")\n  - [Rehabilitation and recovery (R\\&R)](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/rehabilitation-and-recovery \"Rehabilitation and recovery (R&R)\")\n  - [NHS CAMHS](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs \"NHS CAMHS\")\n  - [NHS eating disorder services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/eating-disorder-services-nhs \"NHS eating disorder services\")\n  - [Secure services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/secure-services \"Secure services\")\n  - [Brain injury services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/brain-injury-services \"Brain injury services\")\n  - [Bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs)](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/rehabilitation-and-recovery\/bespoke-therapeutic-placements-btps \"Bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs)\")\n  \n  Private mental health and addiction services\n  \n  Private mental health and addiction services\n  \n  - [Addiction treatment](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/addiction-treatment \"Addiction treatment\")\n  - [Mental health](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health \"Mental health\")\n  - [Eating disorders](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/eating-disorders \"Eating disorders\")\n  - [Private CAMHS](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/private-camhs \"Private CAMHS\")\n  \n  More information\n  \n  More information\n  \n  - [About our services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us \"About our services\")\n  - [Integrated care systems](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/integrated-care-systems \"Integrated care systems\")\n  - [Tailored care pathways](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/pathways \"Tailored care pathways\")\n  \n  Support for GPs\n  \n  Support for GPs\n  \n  - [Support for GPs](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/gps-and-referrers \"Support for GPs\")\n  \n  Support for consultants\n  \n  Support for consultants\n  \n  - [Working with Priory](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/working-with-priory \"Working with Priory\")\n- Residential\n  \n  Back\n  \n  close\n  \n  ### Residential homes\n  Priory provides a range of adult residential services supporting those with a learning disability, autism, brain injury, Prader-Willi syndrome, behaviours that challenge or a mental health condition.\n  \n  [Bed availability](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/bed-availability\/residential \"Bed availability\")\n  \n  [Find a location](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/find-a-location \"Find a location\")\n  \n  - [Working with the NHS and local authorities](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us \"Working with the NHS and local authorities\")\n  \n  Services\n  \n  Services\n  \n  - [Autism support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/autism-support \"Autism support\")\n  - [Brain injury services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/brain-injury-services \"Brain injury services\")\n  - [CAMHS transitional services](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/rehabilitation-and-recovery\/transitional-living-services-for-young-people-and-young-adults \"CAMHS transitional services\")\n  - [Homes with nursing](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/nursing-care-services \"Homes with nursing\")\n  - [Learning disability support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/learning-disability-support \"Learning disability support\")\n  - [Mental health support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/mental-health-support \"Mental health support\")\n  - [Prader-Willi syndrome support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/prader-willi-syndrome-support \"Prader-Willi syndrome support\")\n  \n  More information\n  \n  More information\n  \n  - [Residential services overview](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services \"Residential services overview\")\n  - [Positive behaviour support (PBS)](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/residential-services\/positive-behaviour-support \"Positive behaviour support (PBS)\")\n  - [Integrated care systems (ICSs)](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/integrated-care-systems \"Integrated care systems (ICSs)\")\n  \n  Care pathways\n  \n  Care pathways\n  \n  - [![](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/media\/bq2hk5pf\/thumbnail-pathways.png) Tailored care pathways](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/nhs\/pathways \"Tailored care pathways\")\n- Supported living\n  \n  Back\n  \n  close\n  \n  ### Supported living\n  We work closely with landlords to ensure that our residents receive the highest standards of care and support within housing accommodation. Our teams have significant expertise in supporting people with complex needs, including positive behaviour support (PBS).\n  \n  [Residential bed availability](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/bed-availability\/residential \"Residential bed availability\")\n  \n  [Find a location](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/find-a-location \"Find a location\")\n  \n  - [Working with the NHS and local authorities](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/about-us \"Working with the NHS and local authorities\")\n  \n  Our regions\n  \n  Our regions\n  \n  - [East England](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/supported-living\/priory-supported-living-east-england \"East England\")\n  - [Hull and East Riding](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/supported-living\/priory-supported-living-hull-and-east-riding \"Hull and East Riding\")\n  - [Kent](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/supported-living\/priory-supported-living-kent \"Kent\")\n  - [Lancashire](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/locations\/supported-living\/priory-supported-living-lancashire \"Lancashire\")\n  - 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Do you get panic attacks and can’t understand why they happen?\n\nThe [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)](https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/psychiatrists\/practice\/dsm) groups panic attacks into two categories - expected or unexpected. If you feel as though you've had a panic attack for no reason, it's likely that you've experienced one that would be considered unexpected.\n\n## What causes unexpected panic attacks?\nExpected panic attacks are typically associated with a specific trigger such as crowds, flying or exams, whereas unexpected panic attacks have no apparent trigger and can seem to happen for no reason.\n\nIt's not yet known what causes panic attacks, but certain factors may play an important role, including genetics, [mental health conditions](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health), [major stress](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health\/stress-treatment\/symptoms-of-stress) or having a predisposition to stress. While there's usually a cause, panic attacks can often appear to be triggered by nothing at all.\n\nPanic attacks are typically experienced as a result of misinterpreting physical [symptoms of anxiety](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health\/anxiety-treatment\/anxiety-symptoms). Heart palpitations may be mistaken for symptoms of a heart attack, breathlessness or feeling faint may be taken as a sign that a person is collapsing or dying, and the racing thoughts can lead a person to think they're losing control of their mind.\n\nThese misinterpretations – which a person may be unaware that they're doing – can trigger a panic attack, which seems to appear out of the blue.\n\n## Panic attack vs anxiety attack\n[Panic attacks and anxiety attacks](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/blog\/panic-attack-vs-anxiety-attack \"Panic attacks and anxiety attacks\") certainly share a number of symptoms, but they are different. You can usually tell them apart by:\n\n- The intensity of the symptoms – panic attacks symptoms tend to be much more intense and severe than anxiety attack symptoms\n- The length of time the main symptoms occur over – panic attacks tend to start abruptly and finish quickly (usually 10 minutes or so), whereas anxiety can build and persist for months on end\n\n## What to do during a panic attack\nThere are strategies that you can learn to help you to cope with an unexpected panic attack, including the following:\n\n- As you're likely to hyperventilate during a panic attack, stop whatever you're doing when you feel one coming on (if it's safe to do so), close your eyes and focus on your breathing. During these moments, breathe in for 3 seconds, hold the breath for 2 seconds and then breathe out again for 3 seconds, taking deeper breaths than usual. Getting back in [control of your breathing](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/blog\/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety \"control of your breathing\") can help you to stop the panic attack from intensifying or lasting longer\n- Learn and use positive mantras such as “this is just my anxiety” and “these feelings will pass” to stop your panic cycle. Panic attacks can cause you to think that you're going to collapse, have a heart attack or that you're going to lose control, which can result in you panicking even further. Having positive, factual and simple mantras to hand can help you to address and challenge your anxious thoughts so you can alleviate the panic attack\n- Distract yourself from your negative thoughts by shifting your focus from your panic attack onto your surroundings. Concentrate on one thing that's in your eye line, whether that's a vase, a plant, or a building. Allowing yourself to think about its colour, texture, shape and size can help you to calm your mind and relieve you from your panicked thoughts\n## Self-care and treatment for people experiencing panic attacks for no reason\nIf you're suffering from panic attacks, it’s important to practise self-care and teach yourself relaxation strategies to help you get them under control. It's also recommended that you seek [professional panic attack support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health\/panic-attack-treatment \"professional panic attack support\"), as this can help you to effectively manage them and prevent them from happening in the future.\n\n- Learning to relax – preventing yourself from becoming too stressed to help you manage your panic attacks. You may want to learn relaxation techniques such as [progressive muscle relaxation](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/self-care\/progressive-muscle-relaxation \"Progressive muscle relaxation\") (PMR), use mindfulness apps or get involved in a yoga group to help minimise your day-to-day stresses\n- Communicating - talking to someone you trust about your thoughts and feelings, particularly the thoughts that are causing you to worry, can give you an opportunity to relieve any pent up frustrations and get advice, talk through solutions and hear the opinions of someone you trust\n- Accessing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) – CBT is a tried and tested therapeutic intervention that can help you to look into and address any dysfunctional thoughts that may be contributing to your panic\n\nAt Priory, our team of highly qualified specialists are experienced in delivering therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, to help people alleviate their panic attacks, and prescribing medication if appropriate. 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If you feel as though you've had a panic attack for no reason, it's likely that you've experienced one that would be considered unexpected.\n\n## What causes unexpected panic attacks?\nExpected panic attacks are typically associated with a specific trigger such as crowds, flying or exams, whereas unexpected panic attacks have no apparent trigger and can seem to happen for no reason.\n\nIt's not yet known what causes panic attacks, but certain factors may play an important role, including genetics, [mental health conditions](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health), [major stress](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health\/stress-treatment\/symptoms-of-stress) or having a predisposition to stress. While there's usually a cause, panic attacks can often appear to be triggered by nothing at all.\n\nPanic attacks are typically experienced as a result of misinterpreting physical [symptoms of anxiety](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health\/anxiety-treatment\/anxiety-symptoms). Heart palpitations may be mistaken for symptoms of a heart attack, breathlessness or feeling faint may be taken as a sign that a person is collapsing or dying, and the racing thoughts can lead a person to think they're losing control of their mind.\n\nThese misinterpretations – which a person may be unaware that they're doing – can trigger a panic attack, which seems to appear out of the blue.\n\n## Panic attack vs anxiety attack\n[Panic attacks and anxiety attacks](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/blog\/panic-attack-vs-anxiety-attack \"Panic attacks and anxiety attacks\") certainly share a number of symptoms, but they are different. You can usually tell them apart by:\n\n- The intensity of the symptoms – panic attacks symptoms tend to be much more intense and severe than anxiety attack symptoms\n- The length of time the main symptoms occur over – panic attacks tend to start abruptly and finish quickly (usually 10 minutes or so), whereas anxiety can build and persist for months on end\n\n## What to do during a panic attack\nThere are strategies that you can learn to help you to cope with an unexpected panic attack, including the following:\n\n- As you're likely to hyperventilate during a panic attack, stop whatever you're doing when you feel one coming on (if it's safe to do so), close your eyes and focus on your breathing. During these moments, breathe in for 3 seconds, hold the breath for 2 seconds and then breathe out again for 3 seconds, taking deeper breaths than usual. Getting back in [control of your breathing](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/blog\/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety \"control of your breathing\") can help you to stop the panic attack from intensifying or lasting longer\n- Learn and use positive mantras such as “this is just my anxiety” and “these feelings will pass” to stop your panic cycle. Panic attacks can cause you to think that you're going to collapse, have a heart attack or that you're going to lose control, which can result in you panicking even further. Having positive, factual and simple mantras to hand can help you to address and challenge your anxious thoughts so you can alleviate the panic attack\n- Distract yourself from your negative thoughts by shifting your focus from your panic attack onto your surroundings. Concentrate on one thing that's in your eye line, whether that's a vase, a plant, or a building. Allowing yourself to think about its colour, texture, shape and size can help you to calm your mind and relieve you from your panicked thoughts\n## Self-care and treatment for people experiencing panic attacks for no reason\nIf you're suffering from panic attacks, it’s important to practise self-care and teach yourself relaxation strategies to help you get them under control. It's also recommended that you seek [professional panic attack support](https:\/\/www.priorygroup.com\/mental-health\/panic-attack-treatment \"professional panic attack support\"), as this can help you to effectively manage them and prevent them from happening in the future.\n\n- Learning to relax – preventing yourself from becoming too stressed to help you manage your panic attacks. 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Boilerpipe Text	Priory Blog Why do I get panic attacks for no reason? Find out what causes unexpected panic attacks and how to manage them. Have you recently felt that you've had a panic attack for no reason? Do you get panic attacks and can’t understand why they happen? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) groups panic attacks into two categories - expected or unexpected. If you feel as though you've had a panic attack for no reason, it's likely that you've experienced one that would be considered unexpected. What causes unexpected panic attacks? Expected panic attacks are typically associated with a specific trigger such as crowds, flying or exams, whereas unexpected panic attacks have no apparent trigger and can seem to happen for no reason. It's not yet known what causes panic attacks, but certain factors may play an important role, including genetics, mental health conditions , major stress or having a predisposition to stress. While there's usually a cause, panic attacks can often appear to be triggered by nothing at all . Panic attacks are typically experienced as a result of misinterpreting physical symptoms of anxiety . Heart palpitations may be mistaken for symptoms of a heart attack, breathlessness or feeling faint may be taken as a sign that a person is collapsing or dying, and the racing thoughts can lead a person to think they're losing control of their mind. These misinterpretations – which a person may be unaware that they're doing – can trigger a panic attack, which seems to appear out of the blue. Panic attack vs anxiety attack Panic attacks and anxiety attacks certainly share a number of symptoms, but they are different. You can usually tell them apart by: The intensity of the symptoms – panic attacks symptoms tend to be much more intense and severe than anxiety attack symptoms The length of time the main symptoms occur over – panic attacks tend to start abruptly and finish quickly (usually 10 minutes or so), whereas anxiety can build and persist for months on end What to do during a panic attack There are strategies that you can learn to help you to cope with an unexpected panic attack, including the following: As you're likely to hyperventilate during a panic attack, stop whatever you're doing when you feel one coming on (if it's safe to do so), close your eyes and focus on your breathing. During these moments, breathe in for 3 seconds, hold the breath for 2 seconds and then breathe out again for 3 seconds, taking deeper breaths than usual. Getting back in control of your breathing can help you to stop the panic attack from intensifying or lasting longer Learn and use positive mantras such as “this is just my anxiety” and “these feelings will pass” to stop your panic cycle. Panic attacks can cause you to think that you're going to collapse, have a heart attack or that you're going to lose control, which can result in you panicking even further. Having positive, factual and simple mantras to hand can help you to address and challenge your anxious thoughts so you can alleviate the panic attack Distract yourself from your negative thoughts by shifting your focus from your panic attack onto your surroundings. Concentrate on one thing that's in your eye line, whether that's a vase, a plant, or a building. Allowing yourself to think about its colour, texture, shape and size can help you to calm your mind and relieve you from your panicked thoughts Self-care and treatment for people experiencing panic attacks for no reason If you're suffering from panic attacks, it’s important to practise self-care and teach yourself relaxation strategies to help you get them under control. It's also recommended that you seek professional panic attack support , as this can help you to effectively manage them and prevent them from happening in the future. Learning to relax – preventing yourself from becoming too stressed to help you manage your panic attacks. You may want to learn relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), use mindfulness apps or get involved in a yoga group to help minimise your day-to-day stresses Communicating - talking to someone you trust about your thoughts and feelings, particularly the thoughts that are causing you to worry, can give you an opportunity to relieve any pent up frustrations and get advice, talk through solutions and hear the opinions of someone you trust Accessing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) – CBT is a tried and tested therapeutic intervention that can help you to look into and address any dysfunctional thoughts that may be contributing to your panic At Priory, our team of highly qualified specialists are experienced in delivering therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, to help people alleviate their panic attacks, and prescribing medication if appropriate. 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Find out what causes unexpected panic attacks and how to manage them. ![](https://www.priorygroup.com/media/aywfafcb/panic-attack-for-no-reason-istock.jpg) ![](https://www.priorygroup.com/media/gbeij1zz/rachael-heades.png) Written by: [Rachael Heades](https://www.priorygroup.com/authors/rachael-heades) Senior mental health & addictions writer Have you recently felt that you've had a panic attack for no reason? Do you get panic attacks and can’t understand why they happen? The [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)](https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm) groups panic attacks into two categories - expected or unexpected. If you feel as though you've had a panic attack for no reason, it's likely that you've experienced one that would be considered unexpected. ## What causes unexpected panic attacks? Expected panic attacks are typically associated with a specific trigger such as crowds, flying or exams, whereas unexpected panic attacks have no apparent trigger and can seem to happen for no reason. It's not yet known what causes panic attacks, but certain factors may play an important role, including genetics, [mental health conditions](https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health), [major stress](https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/stress-treatment/symptoms-of-stress) or having a predisposition to stress. While there's usually a cause, panic attacks can often appear to be triggered by nothing at all. Panic attacks are typically experienced as a result of misinterpreting physical [symptoms of anxiety](https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/anxiety-treatment/anxiety-symptoms). Heart palpitations may be mistaken for symptoms of a heart attack, breathlessness or feeling faint may be taken as a sign that a person is collapsing or dying, and the racing thoughts can lead a person to think they're losing control of their mind. These misinterpretations – which a person may be unaware that they're doing – can trigger a panic attack, which seems to appear out of the blue. ## Panic attack vs anxiety attack [Panic attacks and anxiety attacks](https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/panic-attack-vs-anxiety-attack "Panic attacks and anxiety attacks") certainly share a number of symptoms, but they are different. You can usually tell them apart by: - The intensity of the symptoms – panic attacks symptoms tend to be much more intense and severe than anxiety attack symptoms - The length of time the main symptoms occur over – panic attacks tend to start abruptly and finish quickly (usually 10 minutes or so), whereas anxiety can build and persist for months on end ## What to do during a panic attack There are strategies that you can learn to help you to cope with an unexpected panic attack, including the following: - As you're likely to hyperventilate during a panic attack, stop whatever you're doing when you feel one coming on (if it's safe to do so), close your eyes and focus on your breathing. During these moments, breathe in for 3 seconds, hold the breath for 2 seconds and then breathe out again for 3 seconds, taking deeper breaths than usual. Getting back in [control of your breathing](https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety "control of your breathing") can help you to stop the panic attack from intensifying or lasting longer - Learn and use positive mantras such as “this is just my anxiety” and “these feelings will pass” to stop your panic cycle. Panic attacks can cause you to think that you're going to collapse, have a heart attack or that you're going to lose control, which can result in you panicking even further. Having positive, factual and simple mantras to hand can help you to address and challenge your anxious thoughts so you can alleviate the panic attack - Distract yourself from your negative thoughts by shifting your focus from your panic attack onto your surroundings. Concentrate on one thing that's in your eye line, whether that's a vase, a plant, or a building. Allowing yourself to think about its colour, texture, shape and size can help you to calm your mind and relieve you from your panicked thoughts ## Self-care and treatment for people experiencing panic attacks for no reason If you're suffering from panic attacks, it’s important to practise self-care and teach yourself relaxation strategies to help you get them under control. It's also recommended that you seek [professional panic attack support](https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/panic-attack-treatment "professional panic attack support"), as this can help you to effectively manage them and prevent them from happening in the future. - Learning to relax – preventing yourself from becoming too stressed to help you manage your panic attacks. You may want to learn relaxation techniques such as [progressive muscle relaxation](https://www.priorygroup.com/self-care/progressive-muscle-relaxation "Progressive muscle relaxation") (PMR), use mindfulness apps or get involved in a yoga group to help minimise your day-to-day stresses - Communicating - talking to someone you trust about your thoughts and feelings, particularly the thoughts that are causing you to worry, can give you an opportunity to relieve any pent up frustrations and get advice, talk through solutions and hear the opinions of someone you trust - Accessing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) – CBT is a tried and tested therapeutic intervention that can help you to look into and address any dysfunctional thoughts that may be contributing to your panic At Priory, our team of highly qualified specialists are experienced in delivering therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, to help people alleviate their panic attacks, and prescribing medication if appropriate. 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Readable Markdown	- [Priory](https://www.priorygroup.com/ "Priory") - [Blog](https://www.priorygroup.com/blog "Blog") - Why do I get panic attacks for no reason? Find out what causes unexpected panic attacks and how to manage them. Have you recently felt that you've had a panic attack for no reason? Do you get panic attacks and can’t understand why they happen? The [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)](https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm) groups panic attacks into two categories - expected or unexpected. If you feel as though you've had a panic attack for no reason, it's likely that you've experienced one that would be considered unexpected. ## What causes unexpected panic attacks? Expected panic attacks are typically associated with a specific trigger such as crowds, flying or exams, whereas unexpected panic attacks have no apparent trigger and can seem to happen for no reason. It's not yet known what causes panic attacks, but certain factors may play an important role, including genetics, [mental health conditions](https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health), [major stress](https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/stress-treatment/symptoms-of-stress) or having a predisposition to stress. While there's usually a cause, panic attacks can often appear to be triggered by nothing at all. Panic attacks are typically experienced as a result of misinterpreting physical [symptoms of anxiety](https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/anxiety-treatment/anxiety-symptoms). Heart palpitations may be mistaken for symptoms of a heart attack, breathlessness or feeling faint may be taken as a sign that a person is collapsing or dying, and the racing thoughts can lead a person to think they're losing control of their mind. These misinterpretations – which a person may be unaware that they're doing – can trigger a panic attack, which seems to appear out of the blue. ## Panic attack vs anxiety attack [Panic attacks and anxiety attacks](https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/panic-attack-vs-anxiety-attack "Panic attacks and anxiety attacks") certainly share a number of symptoms, but they are different. You can usually tell them apart by: - The intensity of the symptoms – panic attacks symptoms tend to be much more intense and severe than anxiety attack symptoms - The length of time the main symptoms occur over – panic attacks tend to start abruptly and finish quickly (usually 10 minutes or so), whereas anxiety can build and persist for months on end ## What to do during a panic attack There are strategies that you can learn to help you to cope with an unexpected panic attack, including the following: - As you're likely to hyperventilate during a panic attack, stop whatever you're doing when you feel one coming on (if it's safe to do so), close your eyes and focus on your breathing. During these moments, breathe in for 3 seconds, hold the breath for 2 seconds and then breathe out again for 3 seconds, taking deeper breaths than usual. Getting back in [control of your breathing](https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety "control of your breathing") can help you to stop the panic attack from intensifying or lasting longer - Learn and use positive mantras such as “this is just my anxiety” and “these feelings will pass” to stop your panic cycle. Panic attacks can cause you to think that you're going to collapse, have a heart attack or that you're going to lose control, which can result in you panicking even further. Having positive, factual and simple mantras to hand can help you to address and challenge your anxious thoughts so you can alleviate the panic attack - Distract yourself from your negative thoughts by shifting your focus from your panic attack onto your surroundings. Concentrate on one thing that's in your eye line, whether that's a vase, a plant, or a building. Allowing yourself to think about its colour, texture, shape and size can help you to calm your mind and relieve you from your panicked thoughts ## Self-care and treatment for people experiencing panic attacks for no reason If you're suffering from panic attacks, it’s important to practise self-care and teach yourself relaxation strategies to help you get them under control. It's also recommended that you seek [professional panic attack support](https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/panic-attack-treatment "professional panic attack support"), as this can help you to effectively manage them and prevent them from happening in the future. - Learning to relax – preventing yourself from becoming too stressed to help you manage your panic attacks. You may want to learn relaxation techniques such as [progressive muscle relaxation](https://www.priorygroup.com/self-care/progressive-muscle-relaxation "Progressive muscle relaxation") (PMR), use mindfulness apps or get involved in a yoga group to help minimise your day-to-day stresses - Communicating - talking to someone you trust about your thoughts and feelings, particularly the thoughts that are causing you to worry, can give you an opportunity to relieve any pent up frustrations and get advice, talk through solutions and hear the opinions of someone you trust - Accessing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) – CBT is a tried and tested therapeutic intervention that can help you to look into and address any dysfunctional thoughts that may be contributing to your panic At Priory, our team of highly qualified specialists are experienced in delivering therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, to help people alleviate their panic attacks, and prescribing medication if appropriate. With the help of our specialist team, a person can come to understand the [underlying triggers for their panic attacks](https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/panic-attack-treatment/causes-of-panic-attacks), recognise ways to alleviate their panic and learn how to minimise and manage panic attacks if and when they happen. Related content Blog ![](https://www.priorygroup.com/media/n1njvbo4/eustress-vs-distress-thumbnail.jpg) Blog ![](https://www.priorygroup.com/media/khspkqho/perspectives-thumbnail.png) Blog ![](https://www.priorygroup.com/media/zmjpgzds/preconception-counselling-thumbnail-istockjpg.jpg) ## Contact us to make an enquiry or for more information Call Us Tap on a number to call [Enquire](https://www.priorygroup.com/make-an-enquiry "Enquire")
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