Panic attacks often strike without warning, sending someone with an anxiety disorder spiraling into a negative place. Symptoms include a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, or a sense of impending doom. While this is not life-threatening, it can certainly feel like it when you’re...
A sudden sensation of dread stops you in your tracks. Your heart races even though you’re standing still. Your breathing quickens. You may feel like you're losing control or experiencing a medical emergency. The terror is all-encompassing. Panic attacks come on suddenly. While they are...
If you’ve had at least four panic attacks and regularly worry that you’ll experience another one, you may have panic disorder. In some cases, this type of anxiety can make it difficult for people to leave their homes since they may worry about when and...