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

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

During panic attacks, sufferers may feel as if they’re experiencing an urgent medical issue such as heart attack, stroke or asthma attack, but you technically can’t die from one (which is something ...

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 ...

Do you experience cramping in your hands and feet when you are panicked? If so, this may be carpopedal spasms—involuntary muscle constriction that can be panic-induced.

Your heart starts pounding heavily and suddenly you feel short of breath. Feeling of dizziness and “something” in your stomach overpowers you. Anxiety and restlessness surges to its peak. You wonder ...

A therapist explains panic attack symptoms and what to do in the moment when they happen. Plus, tips on how to prevent them from occuring. Lana Seiler, MSW, LCSW, is a therapist and the associate ...

A video trend on TikTok has people who suffer from anxiety disorders wondering if popping a sour candy in their mouth can help ease panic attack symptoms. In one of the topic’s numerous viral videos ...

Health professionals have raised concerns over a rising number of panic attack cases reported among young women and ...

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 ...