Priscilla Warner, 70, suffered her first panic attack at the age of 15. Back then, nobody had a word for what she was experiencing, and therapy wasn’t on anyone’s radar. Her doctor prescribed Librium ...

Sense of dread Fear of loss of control, not being able to breathe, or even dying Pounding heart rate Sweating Slight shaking Shortness of breath or tightness in your chest or throat Chills/hot flashes ...

When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...

As a former addict, I tried cold exposure to manage my panic disorder and avoid drinking and pills. Ice therapy helped regulate my emotions; it also can aid in workout recovery and gut health. This is ...

Gemma Sicouri receives funding from Australian Rotary Health. Jennie Hudson works for the Black Dog Institute and receives or has received funding from the National Health and Medical Research, the ...

There’s no foolproof way to completely prevent panic attacks. But there’s a surprising fix trending on TikTok that might help some people manage their symptoms once a panic attack hits: sour candy.