Condition
Anxiety and panic
Anxiety and panic can interfere with work, relationships and daily life. Care starts with a conversation with a provider about your symptoms, history and goals.
About this topic
What is anxiety and panic?
Anxiety is a normal human emotion. For some people, worry or fear becomes persistent or intense, or panic attacks happen repeatedly, and it begins to interfere with daily life.
Common signs and symptoms
People describe a racing heart, shortness of breath, trembling, dizziness, restlessness, trouble concentrating, changes in sleep or appetite, or a near-constant sense of worry. You may want to talk with a provider if worry or fear keeps you from work, school or time with other people, if panic attacks are frequent, or if poor sleep is a regular problem. Some physical symptoms can have other causes, so it is reasonable to mention them to a medical provider as well.
How evaluation works
Care usually begins with a psychiatric evaluation of your history, symptoms, triggers and goals. Your provider may also ask about sleep, caffeine and substance use, other health conditions and medications.
Treatment approaches
Depending on the person, care can include talk therapy, medication management, or both, along with support for sleep, activity and stress.
Related Health Haven services
The services related to this condition are listed on this page. To choose a provider, find a provider; to see offices, visit Locations; for video visits, see Telehealth. Questions first? Use the contact page.
When to get urgent help
If you may be in immediate danger or having a medical emergency, call 911. Chest pain or trouble breathing can have medical causes and needs emergency evaluation. If you are in a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988. Health Haven is not a crisis service. More support is listed on the Resources page.
Frequently asked questions
Is a panic attack dangerous?
Panic attacks can feel frightening. If you are unsure whether symptoms are a panic attack or a medical problem, seek medical care, and talk with a provider about what is happening.
Do I need medication?
Not necessarily. Options depend on the person, and you decide with your provider.
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and it does not replace a conversation with a provider.
Next step
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