James thought he was just stressed – then the panic attacks started | Diane Young

Stress can be the body’s way of asking us to stop and listen. Addressing it is uncomfortable but it’s the first step toward healingThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workJames* never thought of himself as someone who struggled with anxiety. He was the kind of man who prided himself on his ability to keep it together, no matter the situation. A busy father of two, working long hours in a demanding corporate role, he believed stress was simply part of the job – a badge of honour in today’s relentless grind.But then, out of nowhere, the panic attacks began. Continue reading...