Anxiety attacks can have varying symptoms and are not officially recognized in the DSM-5.

To stop a panic attack, try coping strategies like breathing techniques, therapy, and medication.

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 ...

A panic attack can upend your day, even your week. And while you may be able to identify a cause – losing a job or going through a divorce – a long roster of seemingly innocuous habits can cause an ...

A therapist explains panic attack symptoms and what to do in the moment when they happen. Plus, tips on how to prevent them from occuring. Lana Seiler, MSW, LCSW, is a therapist and the associate ...

Your heart starts pounding heavily and suddenly you feel short of breath. Feeling of dizziness and “something” in your stomach overpowers you. Anxiety and restlessness surges to its peak. You wonder ...

A panic attack feels like an ambush—your heart races, breathing becomes erratic, and a wave of dread washes over you. But while the symptoms are real, the danger is not. Panic attacks occur when the ...

Anxiety and heart attack symptoms often overlap, leading to dangerous delays in seeking medical help. Health experts ...

A video trend on TikTok has people who suffer from anxiety disorders wondering if popping a sour candy in their mouth can help ease panic attack symptoms. In one of the topic’s numerous viral videos ...

A panic attack is a sudden wave of overwhelming fear and anxiety that is accompanied by physical symptoms. For some people it can produce the same sensations as a heart attack, including chest pain ...