panic attacks

Having this secret weapon in your pocket—literally—can interrupt that spiral of fear and anxiety.

“I’d never been taught how to take care of myself.”

She was “so scared” about filming.

They can cause dangerous side effects.

These might help.

Healing will be hard—but possible.

Sometimes you’re forced to switch it up.

Can you blame me for freaking out?

Many conditions can cause a stuck-in-a-vise feeling.

As much as you want to, don’t fight it.

There are some important contrasts.

Depression and anxiety commonly occur together and have similar treatments: counseling (psychotherapy) or medication, such as antidepressants, or both.

Nighttime panic attacks can cause sweating, rapid heart rate, trembling, shortness of breath, heavy breathing, flushing or chills. Learn about treatment.

It’s probably not as impossible as it may seem.

“It’s sad, but it’s also funny."

Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s what.

They can definitely be habit-forming.

"I got hit with these anxiety attacks."

She was later diagnosed with PTSD.

No one wants a terrifying wake-up call.