Whether they call it a panic attack or anxiety attack, the one thing they are for certain is intense. They can be so overwhelming physically that they feel like you’re having a heart attack or a stroke, or you’re about to faint and completely lose control of your body. They may be triggered by something specific, or they can come about at the most random times but they are debilitating and gut-wrenching.

Common symptoms include:

• Rapid heart rate
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Trembling or shaking
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Feelings of unreality or detachment

Trying to block out these symptoms or avoiding the things that cause them is usually the first line of defense but often the panic attacks only increase in intensity and severity. Therapy on the other hand offers proven, evidence-based strategies to help you better manage these symptoms so you can start living your life again. Thankfully, the research indicates that panic is the disorder therapy is most successful at treating, so click the link below to get started today.