Panic Attacks Explained: Why It Feels Scary but Isn’t Dangerous

Panic attacks feel overwhelming—and terrifying. Your heart races, your breath quickens, your head feels foggy or tingly—and your first thought might be: “Am I having a heart attack?” or “Something is seriously wrong.” But the truth is: panic attacks are extremely uncomfortable, but not dangerous.
In this video, Dr. Debra Kissen breaks down what’s really happening in your body during a panic attack—and how understanding the science behind it can help you feel safer, calmer, and more in control.

🧠 You’ll learn how the sympathetic nervous system (your fight-flight-freeze response) creates those intense sensations.
❤️ Fast heartbeat? 🧍‍♂️ Tingly hands? 🌫️ Foggy brain?
Those are normal physiological reactions to perceived danger—even when no actual danger is present.

By naming these responses and understanding how panic works in your brain and body, you take a powerful step toward freedom. Instead of reacting with fear, you can respond with facts:
💬 “This is my body on panic. It’s intense, but it’s not dangerous.”

📘 This framework is a core part of The Panic Workbook for Teens—a step-by-step, CBT-based guide to help teens understand and manage panic attacks with clarity and confidence.

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Knowledge is power—and panic loses its grip when you understand what’s really going on.

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