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, ...

Panic attacks can be terrifying − both for the person experiencing them and for people close by witnessing their occurrence. What's more, experiencing panic attacks may be more common than some people ...

When stress spikes, the brain can spiral fast before logic has a chance to catch up. Here are five simple ways to interrupt ...

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

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Panic attacks extend far beyond psychological distress, manifesting as powerful physical experiences that can be mistaken for serious medical emergencies. The physical symptoms often prove so ...

It used to be thought that, as we age, we become less anxious, but the truth is that anxiety afflicts many older people as well. Indeed, it’s likely that older people with an anxiety or panic disorder ...

Australian meteorologist Nate Byrne had a panic attack on air, but he and his colleagues deftly handled it. (ABC News Australia via Instagram) On Monday, Australian meteorologist Nate Byrne was giving ...

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 ...