From medication reviews to exposure therapy, explore expert strategies to manage the physical symptoms of panic. Key Takeaways ______________ Experiencing a panic attack for the first time is one of ...

Having a rush of anxiety, feeling your heart racing, breaking out into a sweat — whether it’s a spider suddenly scurrying out in front of you or in the lead-up to a big presentation at work or school, ...

Having a panic attack? Keep calm and get a move on. Panic attacks — sudden, overwhelming feelings of fear that trigger ...

I frequently have people come to me having already self-diagnosed themselves as having Panic Disorder because they have panic attacks. Although some people are right, just as frequently, they’re wrong ...

Panic attacks are sudden bouts of intense fear without an obvious cause. An estimated 10% of people experience at least one ...

Derealization during a panic attack can make people and objects feel unreal or strange. Pinching your hand or holding something cold can help bring you back to reality during derealization. Slow, deep ...

Nocturnal panic attacks involve typical panic symptoms, such as sweating and a rapid heart rate, but occur during sleep, leading to disorientation upon waking. Factors that increase the risk of ...

Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by an excessive fear of recurring panic attacks. An estimated 4.8% of Americans are affected by this anxiety disorder in their ...

One of the most frightening anxiety disorders is panic disorder. Susan is a case in point. When she first came to see me she was afraid of walking along the sidewalks in New York. She was afraid that ...

Panic attacks are typically short but can potentially recur. Some strategies can help you cope during a panic attack and prevent future attacks. Share on Pinterest Panic attacks are abrupt attacks ...

It happened as I was walking home from class during my sophomore year of college. Seemingly out of nowhere, my heart started racing, I felt like I couldn't breathe, and I began sweating, even though ...

Imagine experiencing an all-encompassing surge of fear combined with chest tightness, shortness of breath, or a slew of other frightening symptoms. How would you label this episode? If you would call ...