Dear Panic, go to hell!

Panic is not your enemy—it's just an overzealous guardian. Panic attacks can turn every day into a battle for survival. Yet, they are nothing more than false alarms from your nervous system. Psychologist and psychotherapist Klara Hanstein takes readers on a journey to understand and tame panic without fear or shame. Based on the latest psychological findings and her own experiences, she explains what really happens in the body during a panic attack, why it is triggered, and how to calm it down step by step. The book offers 21 practical methods and model situations, from everyday shopping to travelling by plane. It helps you recognise the first signs of being overwhelmed, learn to react with understanding, and regain confidence in yourself and in life. Hanstein shows that panic doesn't have to be an enemy, but rather an overly caring protector that needs understanding and a new relationship. The book is written with empathy, humour, and a practical perspective for anyone who wants to stop being afraid of their own body and start living life to the fullest again.