Invisible Illness
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Invisible Illness

‘Everyone Will Know I’m Crazy Now’

Why a panic attack doesn’t look the way you think

If you haven’t experienced a panic attack yourself, it can be very difficult to imagine what one looks and feels like. The name is somewhat deceptive. We all know what panic feels like, right?

‘Did I leave the oven on?’ ‘Did I turn off my hair straighteners?’

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Sarah McManus MSc

Sarah is a UK-based writer with an MSc in Psychology. She writes about mental health & Neurodiversity. She is also the Owner and Editor of The Blade & Beyond.