Panic attacks are a much more common problem than is generally realised and affect a large proportion of the population. They can manifest themselves in many ways including agoraphobia, anticipatory anxiety, separation anxiety, school or work phobia. This book explains what Panic Attacks are, the causes, how panic affects daily life and the associated disorders. Conventional treatments together with their side effects are explained and alternative remedies including acupuncture, homeopathy, reflexology, massage are covered. Karen Sullivan gives reassuring short term measures to help deal with an attack, together with other advice, Top Ten Tips to help cope in the long term.