For many, boarding a plane means going on an adventure or getting some rest and relaxation. For others, it can spark anxiety, ...

That sudden chest pain hits without warning—your heart races, breathing becomes difficult, and fear takes over. In this terrifying moment, one crucial question emerges: is this a life-threatening ...

You just had an argument with your partner before leaving for work. You deemed yourself fine to make the drive; after all, ...

People report that panic attacks make you feel like your going to die. Your heart races, chest tightens, hands tingle, and overwhelming dread convinces you something catastrophic is happening. Yet ...

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For anyone who has experienced a panic attack, you know they’re hell. Panic attacks are sudden surges of fear, panic, or ...

Dear Doctor: Could you explain panic attacks? I never knew what people were talking about until a few months ago, while sitting at the computer. I felt as if I had stopped breathing; I thought I was ...

As both an anxiety therapist and someone who has personally experienced Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic disorder, OCD, and agoraphobia, I’ve heard countless descriptions of anxiety and panic ...

Dealing with a grief attack is similar in some ways to addressing a panic attack. Breathing slowly from the belly can help.

One moment you’re going about your day normally, and the next your heart is pounding like it’s trying to escape your chest while your brain screams that something catastrophic is about to happen. Your ...