EMOTION AMPLIFIER THESAURUS

PANIC ATTACK



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Amplifiers are conditions that enhance emotions, causing characters to become more volatile. This often leads to impaired decision-making, hasty actions and, best of all, mistakes. When utilizing an amplifier to generate conflict, think carefully about setting choices and which environments will naturally escalate emotion. An amplifier can also be perfect for triggering your character’s negative traits; the resulting fallout will draw attention to how his flaws trip him up and hold him back.
DESCRIPTION:
A panic attack is a sudden onset of intense fear or dread that is accompanied by worrisome physical symptoms, impaired reasoning, and illogical thinking. It may occur as an isolated event or happen regularly as part of a panic disorder.

PHYSICAL SIGNALS AND BEHAVIORS:
Flushed skin
Increased perspiration
Eyes darting around, looking for danger
The character's gaze going distant
Tremors in their extremities
Abruptly sitting down
Becoming quiet in conversation
Pulling at a collar or shirt
Removing layers of clothing
Clutching the chest
Grabbing at their throat
Squeezing the eyes shut
Gasping for air
Shivering
Jumping at loud noises
Grabbing at a surface to stabilize themselves
Taking deliberately deep, calming breaths
Inhaling through the nose and exhaling out of the mouth
Swallowing deeply
Fanning themselves with a hand
Swaying on their feet
Rolling the neck and shoulders
Holding onto a comfort item
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INTERNAL SENSATIONS:
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MENTAL RESPONSES:
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ACUTE OR LONG-TERM CUES:
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EFFORTS TO HIDE THE PANIC ATTACK:
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ASSOCIATED POWER VERBS:
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EMOTIONS GENERATED BY THIS AMPLIFIER:
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DUTIES OR DESIRES THAT MAY BE MORE DIFFICULT TO FULFILL:
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SCENARIOS FOR BUILDING CONFLICT AND TENSION:
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WRITER’S TIP:
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