Know the Difference Life events, relationships, job stress, financial or family problems affect us in many ways. Oftentimes these issues can be triggers for anxiety or depression. If these feelings become extremely intense and impact everyday life or our quality of life, it can become very hard to address the issues that prompted these feelings to begin with. Sometimes being …
Treating Your Panic Attacks
Panic Attacks and How to Treat Them “I have a panic attack whenever I see a dog.” “I had a panic attack when my sports team started to lose after having a three-point lead.” “I’m pretty sure I have a panic attack whenever I have to give a speech at work.” Panic attacks. We hear the phrase used to describe …
Inside a Panic Attack
Signs and Symptoms of a Panic Attack “I feel like my heart is about to explode out of my chest.” “I’m struggling to catch my breath, I feel like I’m being smothered.” “I’m losing control and I feel like I’m going crazy.” Panic attacks are real and can be both emotionally and physically debilitating; in fact, many people who experience …