In the last post, we discussed how some people are able to move past a panic attack experience, while others get stuck in the panic place. They begin to live in fear of their panic symptoms and their daily lives become consumed with attempts to prevent another panic attack. In these circumstances, an individual may have developed panic disorder. So, why does this happen?

If you have ever had a panic attack, you know it is not fun. It is essentially the “tsunami” of anxiety. It might build slowly or hit you suddenly. But either way, once this process starts, anxious thoughts and symptoms multiply and intensify until pop! You are in the midst of a full-blown panic attack and are engulfed by racing thoughts, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, sweaty palms.