Years ago, I had a panic attack in my clinical office—the very office where I treated people who were dealing with panic. It came on unexpectedly, as panic often does. I had just gotten to work one ...

Many years ago, just after getting certified as a scuba diver, I was under 90 feet of water and needed to clear my mask. As I lifted the bottom of the mask to blow out the water, I suddenly felt an ...

Having a panic attack? Keep calm and get a move on. Panic attacks — sudden, overwhelming feelings of fear that trigger physical symptoms — are quite common. Over 28% of adults will experience at least ...

Brief, high-intensity exercise could train you to tolerate the physical sensations of panic attacks, reducing feelings of distress and anxiety, a new study suggests. Short bursts of intense exercise ...

Fifteen years ago, Izzy Judd was relaxing on the beach in Australia when she suddenly felt gripped by fear and unable to breath. Her soon-to-be husband Harry, the drummer in McFly, had just gone off ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. I was 16 the first time I woke up feeling like I was dying. My chest was tight and burning, and I struggled to catch my ...