夜间惊恐发作：是什么导致的？

有人会在睡眠时惊恐发作吗？

回答 Craig N. Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P.

夜间惊恐发作可能会在没有明显诱因的情况下发生，并把您从睡眠中唤醒。就像白天的惊恐发作一样，您可能会出现出汗、心率加快、颤抖、气短、呼吸沉重（换气过度）、潮红或寒战，以及一种即将到来的厄运感。这些令人担忧的体征和症状与心脏病发作或其他严重的医疗状况相仿。惊恐发作虽然难受，但并不危险。

夜间惊恐发作通常只持续几分钟，但可能需要一段时间才能平静下来，并在发作后继续入睡。夜间惊恐发作的人在白天也容易发生惊恐发作。

尚不清楚是什么原因导致惊恐发作。潜在的因素可能包括遗传因素、压力和大脑部分区域工作方式的某些变化。在某些情况下，睡眠障碍或甲状腺问题等基础病会导致类似惊恐的体征和症状。和医生谈谈您的症状，以及您是否需要对基础病进行检查。

通过认知行为疗法、药物治疗或双管齐下进行治疗，可以帮助防止惊恐发作，并在惊恐发作时降低其强度。

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July 02, 2022