Sara Benincasa is a comedian, writer and advocate for mental-health awareness. She is the author of ‘‘Agorafabulous! — Dispatches From My Bedroom’’ (William Morrow) and the forthcoming ‘‘Abraham ...

A panic attack may start spontaneously, while episodes of anxiety usually have specific triggers. Learn more about how panic ...

Write them down, if you need to. Look for patterns and find ways to either avoid or face your feelings of panic and worry. If you know the causes of your anxiety, it can help you see things more ...