This is part one of a four part series on panic attacks. Panic attacks are disconnected episodes of intense fear. They begin abruptly and reach their peak in 5-10 minutes. One in five people ...

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 ...

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A panic attack is a sudden wave of overwhelming fear and anxiety that is accompanied by physical symptoms. For some people it can produce the same sensations as a heart attack, including chest pain ...

If you’ve ever suffered through one, you know that a panic attack can make it seem like your world is spinning out of control. All of a sudden, it’s as if your heart is pounding out of your chest. You ...

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

Chest pains need to be taken seriously. Once you've ruled out a heart problem, here's what doctors would like you to know. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, ...

Panic attacks in public places can be overwhelming and frightening experiences, often striking without warning and leaving individuals feeling helpless and out of control. The fear of having a panic ...

Suppose the symptoms of a panic attack come on, and you think something like, “I think I’m having a heart attack” or “I’m going to do something out of control.” Those thoughts will only fuel your ...