Panic attacks can have a significant impact in your life and can even interfere with your work and social relationships.  They can range from mild to debilitating, preventing you from going out and doing the things you normally did.  They can also place a dent in your self-esteem.  It is important that you know how [...]

Panic attacks are frightening but fortunately physically harmless episodes. Panic disorder is a common condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly. These episodes–called panic attacks–can last from minutes to hours. They may occur only once in a while, or they may occur quite frequently. They can occur [...]

The short and obvious answer: panic attacks are caused by high anxiety. But, what exactly is anxiety? Understanding how anxiety crops up will help you defeat panic attacks.
One of the biggest myths surrounding anxiety is that it is harmful and can lead to a number of various life-threatening conditions.
Definition of Anxiety
Anxiety is defined as a [...]