
‘Prone to Panic and Accustomed to Anxiety’ by Jocelyn Cunningham
A panic is an episode of intense fear of abrupt onset, usually peaking within a minute. The fear, often bordering on terror, is generally accompanied by unpleasant bodily sensations, difficulty in reasoning, and a feeling of imminent catastrophe (Rachman, S & De Silva, P, 2010, p.2). I DECIDED TO WRITE THIS piece on anxiety-related topics…