What happens to your body during a panic attack? 'Just breathe' is more than just a nice saying. Up to one third of people experience at least one panic attack in their lifetimes. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. It happens all at once--your heartbeat becomes a jackhammer, your body closes in on you like a corset.

Fear isn't just personal--it spreads through sight, smell, and even subconsciously. Horror movies may be scarier in a crowded movie theater. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. We've all felt it: heart racing, palms sweating, stomach clenching--the iron grip of fear. Whether it's the sudden threat of an out-of-control vehicle or the nervous wait before a job interview, we all have felt fear's sudden grip.