You might find yourself in a crowded room, perhaps at a social gathering or while waiting in a long queue and suddenly, your heart races, your palms begin to sweat and you struggle to breathe as though something is terribly wrong.
Despite there being no immediate danger, your body reacts as if it's under threat.
This could be a panic attack, which often strikes unexpectedly, even in situations that seem perfectly safe.
Triggered by the fight-or-flight response, panic attacks can cause intense symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness and feeling shaky or confused.
