A racing heart from anxiety is your body's fight-or-flight system doing its job — it's trying to protect you, not harm you.

Having a panic attack? You're not alone. Learn how to ride it out with kind, practical steps—like grounding, breathing, and support. Help is here, right now.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith advises against common reactions during panic attacks that can worsen the condition. She suggests avoiding the urge to escape immediately, as it reinforces fear.

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The 'Morning Show' star said she tried medication and meditation until a hypnotist helped her resolve her anxiety Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in ...

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