India, April 4 -- For those who have never experienced a panic attack, the symptoms can seem inexplicable. But for Dr Brian Hoeflinger, a US-based neurosurgeon with 26 years of experience, the experience is as visceral as sliding toward the edge of a cliff. In a detailed explanation shared on Instagram on March 30, Dr Hoeflinger broke down the physiological and psychological 'impending doom' that defines a panic attack, drawing from both his medical expertise and a 20-year personal battle with the condition. Also read | Here's what to do when you are having an anxiety attack

As per Cleveland Clinic, a panic attack causes sudden, temporary feelings of fear and strong physical reactions in response to ordinary, nonthreatening situations. W...