Panic attacks often strike without warning, sending someone with an anxiety disorder spiraling into a negative place. Symptoms include a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, or a sense of impending doom. While this is not life-threatening, it can certainly FEEL like it when you’re clutching at your chest, gasping for breath! Therapy can help […]
6 Grounding Techniques to Manage Panic Attacks in the Moment
A sudden sensation of dread stops you in your tracks. Your heart races even though you’re standing still. Your breathing quickens. You may feel like you’re losing control or experiencing a medical emergency. The terror is all-encompassing. Panic attacks come on suddenly. While they are frightening, they are not life-threatening, and some techniques can help […]
Understanding Anxiety and Panic Disorder
If you have ever experienced a panic attack and you regularly worry that you’ll experience another one, you may have panic disorder. In some cases, this type of anxiety can make it difficult for people to leave their home, since they may worry about when and where their next panic attack will occur. What Does […]
