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, ...

Despite trying antidepressants and CBT, the “panic” episodes only worsened, especially in the three years before the test.

I frequently have people come to me having already self-diagnosed themselves as having Panic Disorder because they have panic attacks. Although some people are right, just as frequently, they’re wrong ...

Musician and author Izzy Judd says she has learned to live with anxiety and to calm her mind.

Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by an excessive fear of recurring panic attacks. An estimated 4.8% of Americans are affected by this anxiety disorder in their ...

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 ...

One of the scariest aspects of a panic attack is that it can trick a person into thinking they’re having a heart attack.

It happened as I was walking home from class during my sophomore year of college. Seemingly out of nowhere, my heart started racing, I felt like I couldn't breathe, and I began sweating, even though ...

People with panic disorder may frequently and unexpectedly experience symptoms that include overwhelming fear, sweaty palms, shortness of breath, and rapid heart rate. Creating a map of the regions, ...

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, ...

Imagine experiencing an all-encompassing surge of fear combined with chest tightness, shortness of breath, or a slew of other frightening symptoms. How would you label this episode? If you would call ...