To stop a panic attack, try coping strategies like breathing techniques, therapy, and medication.

About a week after September 11, 2001, I was in the bathroom of my cousin’s house, hyperventilating and thinking I was having a heart attack. Just before that, I was sitting at the dinner table, and ...

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 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 ...

Many years ago, just after getting certified as a scuba diver, I was under 90 feet of water and needed to clear my mask. As I lifted the bottom of the mask to blow out the water, I suddenly felt an ...

Panic attacks can be incredibly frightening experiences. They come on suddenly, leaving you feeling overwhelmed by intense fear and a cascade of physical symptoms. If you’ve ever experienced a panic ...

In our modern, fast-paced world, relentless pressure often takes a toll on our mental well-being, giving rise to the unsettling phenomenon of panic attacks. These sudden, overwhelming episodes can ...

Anxiety attacks can have varying symptoms and are not officially recognized in the DSM-5.

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, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year — before 67 people died in ...

An Australian meteorologist named Nate Byrne and his coworkers took a moment to discuss how anxiety can impact employees in the workplace after the weatherman suffered from a panic attack while live ...