Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear or anxiety. They often happen without warning and can cause physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling, and sweating. During a panic attack, you might feel detached from reality, fear losing control, or worry about having a heart attack or dying.

Ever been hit by an intense wave of fear or anxiety out of the blue? That’s what a panic attack feels like. Surprisingly, they’re quite common, affecting about 2-3% of adults in the UK each year. They often start showing up in late teens or early adulthood.