One of the most frightening anxiety disorders is panic disorder. Susan is a case in point. When she first came to see me she was afraid of walking along the sidewalks in New York. She was afraid that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Derealization during a panic attack can make people and objects feel unreal or strange. Pinching your hand or holding something cold can help bring you back to reality during derealization. Slow, deep ...

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 ...

Short bursts of intense exercise may help reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks in patients with panic disorder.

I experienced the first of what became recurring anxiety attacks in 2013, but I wasn’t given the diagnosis of panic disorder with agoraphobia until 2017. In those four years, my life became ...

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, ...

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 ...