Anxiety Therapist Answers: Panic Attack or Too Much Coffee?
Few things feel more “Chicago” than hustling through the Loop with a steaming latte in hand. But for many Windy City residents, that caffeine kick comes with an unwelcome side effect: a pounding heart, shaky hands, and the creeping fear that something is seriously wrong. Is it a panic attack—or just too much coffee? Below,…
Toolkit for Managing Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be incredibly overwhelming and frightening experiences that, without coping skills for anxiety, can leave you feeling helpless and out of control. Unfortunately, they are also relatively common, affecting millions of people each year. As a therapist for anxiety in Chicago, I see most of my clients have experienced at least one (if…