Panic attacks are the body’s alarm system gone awry. All of us have a built-in alarm system, powered by adrenaline, which increases our heart rate, breathing, and blood flow in response …

A panic attack is an abrupt surge of intense fear or intense discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes, and during which time four (or more) of the following symptoms occur:

Panic is a surge of intense fear. It is usually accompanied by strong bodily sensations (e.g., your heart beats rapidly or you find it harder to breathe) and catastrophic thoughts (e.g., you think …

What is an anxiety attack / panic attack? A panic attack is a sudden rush of physical symptoms – like shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, and sweating – that occurs at the same time as …

Realize that panic attacks are highly treatable if you are willing to educate yourself about the nature of panic attacks and both learn and use the strategies listed in this handout. Statistics …

During a panic attack the symptoms usually last for up to 10 minutes and can be minimised with a slow breathing technique. If the pain in your chest does not pass after ten minutes of slow …

A person who experiences recurrent panic attacks, at least one of which leads to at least a month of increased anxiety or avoidant behavior, is said to have panic disorder.