Anxiety and panic

Informative writing on anxiety, worry and panic attacks.

A young woman on a metro platform bench with her eyes closed and a hand on her chest, breathing slowly

Anxiety and panicOctober 29, 2026

What happens in the body during a panic attack?

Palpitations, breathlessness, dizziness, a sense of losing control. Knowing what a panic attack means in the body is the first step in breaking the cycle of fear.