You are not alone: Anyone can have a panic attack. Panic attacks are frightening and distressing - especially if you don't know what's happening or how to deal with them. Learning how to recognize, understand and manage your experience will help you to navigate your way to a calmer, less-worried state. In this practical handbook, Dr Rita Santos offers simple strategies to help you understand your emotions and recognize your triggers, so that you can develop a new relationship with your anxiety - one that is empowering rather than limiting. You will learn how to: Understand what panic attacks are and why they happen, Identify your personal triggers and protective behaviours, Gain a new perspective and learn to accept - not fight - your emotions, Create a self-care plan for long-lasting prevention, It's time to reclaim your life.