Overcoming panic attacks is all about confronting the monster in the closet, looking under the bed, or stepping out in public. In a previous post titled, "Anatomy of Anxiety: Mastery by Avoidance," it ...

Panic attacks can feel terrifying and sudden, often mimicking a heart attack. A psychiatrist explains what's happening in the ...

Panic attacks are no joke: They involve overwhelming feelings of fear or anxiety that are often coupled with physical symptoms like chest pains, nausea, sweating, chills, and difficulty breathing.

If you've ever experienced a panic attack, you might have felt as though you were observing yourself from outside or that the world around you wasn't real. These symptoms—referred to as ...

A panic attack feels like an ambush—your heart races, breathing becomes erratic, and a wave of dread washes over you. But while the symptoms are real, the danger is not. Panic attacks occur when the ...

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 ...

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 ...