Psychology Today | 04.08.2026 22:38
Because panic attacks can cause so many uncomfortable and frightening physical sensations, from heart palpitations to lightheadedness to frequent urination (not to mention the slew of others), those of us who struggle with panic often find ourselves in medical settings searching for answers to the question “why is my body doing this?” This question is often accompanied by a fear that something is catastrophically wrong and that our health is in imminent danger.