While the terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” are often used interchangeably, they can describe differing experiences. Understanding the difference isn’t about rigid definitions ...

An anxiety attack can be a frightening experience. You may feel like you can't breathe, that your heart is racing too quickly, your head is spinning and you can't control your thoughts.

Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is an anxiety symptom that can be triggered by certain, anxiety-inducing situations. Here’s ...

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Dealing with an anxiety attack can seem overwhelming, but there's a method that anyone can use that could be a game-changer.

MY anxiety is taking over my life, and I’m struggling to cope. Every day I wake up on edge, and no matter what I do, I can’t ...

People with anxiety may already know what it's like to experience an anxiety or panic attack based on previous (scary) experiences of physical symptoms brought on by stress or another trigger ...

Being trapped and having a panic attack People with existing anxiety about being trapped, such as claustrophobia, may become anxious while stationary in traffic. Additionally, people who have had ...

Chest pain due to anxiety may happen during a panic attack, which is a heightened stress reaction. However, chest pain also has a possible connection to heart attacks and other heart conditions ...

“You know something’s up,” I reasoned, “when even your pants are on a downward spiral.” ...