It hit me out of nowhere.” If you've ever felt a surge of panic without knowing why, you're not alone. But what lies beneath ...

Panic attacks are generally non-life threatening, but sustained or frequent episodes can affect both physical and mental well-being and require professional support to manage. (Getty Images ...

"Having a panic attack" is something we keep hearing all the time. However, what most of us do not know is that panicking about something and having a panic attack are two very different problems.

So what exactly is a panic attack? And why can they feel so similar to heart attacks? A panic attack is a sudden wave of overwhelming fear and anxiety that is joined by real-life physical symptoms.

Your emotional response – a panic attack – indicates trauma stemming from the experience. Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, with significant physical and ...

Students experiencing panic attacks during exams can benefit from techniques like 4-7-8 breathing, focusing on one object, and the 5-4-3-2-1 method. Seeking help from peers, identifying triggers ...

A panic attack is a sudden wave of overwhelming fear and anxiety that is joined by real-life physical symptoms. This is different to general panic, which everyone can feel at times. For some ...