Panic Attack: What Exactly Is It
A panic attack describes an emotional condition which is often very disturbing and upsetting to the person experiencing it. Its symptoms include bouts of intensive and irrational distress, often accompanied by fear and anxiety.
Also, the symptoms can include a shortness of breath and shaking or trembling, which is worse when the attack first begins. A typical attack can last for up to half an hour, but this varies from person to person. Read more about Panic Attack: What Exactly Is It →
Caffeine and Panic Attacks
You’ve probably heard the rumors and you’re wondering whether caffeine can cause panic attacks, right?
I take a lot of caffeine during each day. I drink tea like there’s no tomorrow, and no, I won’t drink decaf tea – it’s the worst stuff I’ve ever tasted. The question is, can caffeine cause, or at least contribute to, the onset of panic attacks?
Well, it seems that as far back as Jul 1997, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) encouraged scientists as well as public consumer groups to submit a petition to the FDA to include warning labels on all products that contained caffeine. Although it was required to disclose the actual amount of caffeine in a product, most companies are only indicating that caffeine is an ingredient. Read more about Caffeine and Panic Attacks →
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