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Evidence-based articles on panic attacks, anxiety management, therapy, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies for your mental health journey.

What Causes Agoraphobia: The Panic-to-Avoidance Loop, Genetics, and Environmental Triggers
Social Anxiety

What Causes Agoraphobia: The Panic-to-Avoidance Loop, Genetics, and Environmental Triggers

Agoraphobia usually develops from panic attacks + classical conditioning. Avoidance reinforces fear. Genetic, neurobiological, psychological, and environmental factors. Craske, DSM-5.

What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like: Physical Sensations, Mental Experience, and How to Know If You're Having One
Panic Attacks

What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like: Physical Sensations, Mental Experience, and How to Know If You're Having One

Panic attack: pounding heart, shortness of breath, chest tightness, dizziness, sweating, trembling, fear of dying. Peaks in 10 min, resolves in 20-30 min. DSM-5 guide.

What Is a Panic Attack: Definition, Symptoms, Duration, and When to Seek Care
Panic Attacks

What Is a Panic Attack: Definition, Symptoms, Duration, and When to Seek Care

What is a panic attack: DSM-5 definition, 13 diagnostic criteria, peak in minutes, 11% of US adults experience yearly. Not dangerous to heart. When to see doctor.