One of the most common questions that victims of panic attacks and their families have is ‘how long does a panic attack last?’ This curiosity is understandable as knowledge of its duration can help the victim and their close family members know what to expect – and know whether the severity of the attacks increase [...]

There is nothing as traumatic as watching a loved one suffering a panic attack. But you need not be a silent and helpless bystander. There are things you can do to help your loved one get back to normalcy, or at least take some action to ease the situation. 10 Tips to Help a Family [...]

Before diving into panic treatments, it makes more sense to know what panic attacks are, the symptoms, and the different types of attacks. According to the American Psychiatric Association, panic attack is described as ‘a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort that is accompanied by at least four of thirteen physical or cognitive symptoms’ [...]

You’re having the tell-tale signs and symptoms of anxiety disorder. You worry incessantly over issues which you need not worry about, you get panicky at the slightest provocation, you imagine fear lurking around the corner all the time and you experience several physical discomforts associated with anxiety attacks. You and your close family members ‘feel’ [...]

If you are suffering from any form of anxiety disorder, or know someone who is, chances are that you have heard about the benefits of joining anxiety support groups for getting quick and long-lasting relief. But joining anxiety support groups is one thing, and finding the right one that is close to where you live [...]

While many of the stresses of life are inescapable, not many of us are mentally equipped to cope with them. The threshold levels for standing up to life’s ups and downs vary according to individuals and more often than not, people crumble under the pressure of several negative recurring thoughts, caused by events of the [...]