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Panic posts
Calm, clear reads about panic from the Breatheasy team.
Anxiety vs heart attack: how to tell the difference, and when you can’t
Panic attacks and heart attacks share chest pain, a racing heart, breathlessness and sweating. The differences doctors look for, why you can’t reliably tell at home, other causes of chest discomfort that aren’t a heart attack, and when to call 911.
NBA players and anxiety: what Kevin Love, DeMar DeRozan and Paul George taught us
How three NBA stars opened up about panic attacks, anxiety and depression, what happened next, how the league changed its rules, and what their stories can teach anyone living with anxiety.
Panic attack on a plane: what to do in your seat, and how to fly calmer
Why planes trigger panic, a step-by-step plan for a panic attack in your seat, how to involve the crew, how to tell panic from a medical emergency, and how to prepare for your next flight.
Anxiety attack symptoms: what they feel like, and what to do
The body, feeling and thinking signs of an anxiety attack, how it differs from a panic attack, how long it lasts, and the symptoms that need a doctor.
How to stop a panic attack (or anxiety attack): 8 steps that work
What to do during a panic attack: eight steps that help it pass faster, what not to do, when to call 911, how to calm a slower anxiety attack, and how to have fewer of them.
How long do anxiety attacks last? (And can they last for days?)
Most panic attacks peak within 10 minutes and pass within 20. Why some anxiety seems to last for hours or days, and what helps it ease sooner.
Can you have a panic attack for no reason?
Yes, and it’s one of the most frightening things about panic. Why panic attacks can strike out of the blue, even in your sleep, and what helps.
Panic disorder therapy: what works, and how to find a therapist
CBT is the best-studied treatment for panic disorder. What happens in therapy, how long it takes, how medicine fits in, and how to find the right therapist.
Do I have panic disorder? A quick self-check
Six questions, based on how doctors recognise panic disorder, to help you understand your panic attacks. It isn’t a diagnosis, but it can help you decide whether to talk to a doctor.
Heart rate during a panic attack: what’s normal, and when to worry
A pounding, racing heart is the symptom that scares people most. Why panic speeds up your heart, why it’s not dangerous in a healthy heart, and the signs that need a doctor.
Crying during a panic attack: why it happens, and why it’s okay
Tears during or after a panic attack are common. Why panic makes you cry, what it means, and how to look after yourself.
Signs of panic attacks in women
Women are more than twice as likely as men to have panic disorder. The signs to look out for, how hormones play a part, and why heart symptoms should always be checked.
Nervous breakdown vs panic attack: what’s the difference?
A panic attack is a short, intense surge of fear. A “nervous breakdown” describes days or weeks of being overwhelmed. How to tell them apart, and what helps each.
The best things for panic attacks: 10 tools that help
From a slow out-breath to a cold drink, a panic plan and CBT. Ten tools that help with panic attacks, in the moment and for the long term.
How common are panic attacks?
More common than most people think. Over a quarter of US adults have had a panic attack. The numbers behind panic attacks and panic disorder, and what they mean for you.
How to help someone having a panic attack
What to say, what to do, and what to avoid when someone you care about is having a panic attack, plus how to support them afterwards.
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