In our Questions and Answers section Fronzenicee asks:
Does anyone know what it's called when there is a specific event that triggers an anxiety attack?
The question refers to the events commonly associated with a specific phobia. Fear of specific situations, or events, are typical of phobias. Pretty much everyone I know can point to something or someone that either makes them go rigid with fear, run away, or feel extremely uncomfortable. Various psychological problems such as post-trauma...
Many people experience heart palpitations during an anxiety attack. This pounding of your heartbeat can cause you to feel as if you are... Read more »
The short answer is a definite yes. In looking over some of the more popular member generated content here on Anxiety Connection, I... Read more »
Suppose a friend or family member suffers from anxiety. You want to be supportive, you have learned how anxiety impacts their life, but you... Read more »
Hyperventilating, also called overbreathing, can occur during panic attacks can be frightening. This can cause your panic attack to... Read more »
It's not clear at this point what the underlying causes of panic attacks are, although there are indications that both genetics and... Read more »
"Your fears are understandable." Individuals with anxiety often worry incessantly or become excessively fearful of things or situations that may not seem scary to others, such as being in a crowd or having to eat in front of someone. No...
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