What is a panic attack (also known as an anxiety attack)?
A panic attack is a sudden period of intense fear. These attacks come on fast and peak within minutes. Attacks can occur unexpectedly or can be brought on by a trigger, such as a feared object or situation. While it has become somewhat common to talk about “panic attacks,” a true panic episode requires multiple distinct symptoms and lasts for a short period of time. While true panic episodes are relatively rare, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or having difficulty recovering from anxiety is a much more common experience.
Sometimes it can feel difficult to figure out if you’re suffering from anxiety, stress, both, or something else entirely. The truth is the lines can be a little blurred when it comes to the causes and symptoms of anxiety for each person.
If you've had a panic attack, try to stay calm. You can get help with an online diagnosis, treatment plan, and electronically filed prescriptions from board certified therapists and psychiatrists 24/7.
If you've never had an online psychiatry visit before, you might have some questions about how the process works. Dr. Churi, Amwell’s staff psychiatrist, shares answers and helpful information about telepsychiatry.
It’s important to seek support for what matters most: your emotional well-being. Too often, we have a poor understanding of how to practice self-care, or we avoid it all together. And while self-care is something a mental health professional is likely to recommend to you, most agree that getting professional help from a licensed therapist should be a priority.
Coronavirus and the disease it causes — COVID-19 — is on everyone’s minds and it’s creating a great deal of anxiety. In order to make healthy choices and get through these difficult times as smoothly as possible, it’s important to understand and manage the anxiety that surrounds COVID-19. Here are some tips for you and your family:
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