More calls for emergency services than ever before.

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And many of the calls are not because someone is physically hurt. There has been a huge jump in calls for mental health issues the last few years, and I have read that it has really escalated in the last few months. Both panic and anxiety attacks are on the rise. It is estimated that over 40 million Americans have suffered from one of these. Panic attacks seem to be at an all-time high. I have not ever personally had a panic attack, but I know a few people who have. It's not fun to watch someone struggling for breath. It is recommended that a person call for help, as panic attacks can cause high heart rates, extreme shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and on and on. A person can even get hit by a panic attack if they are in extreme pain and not receiving treatment EMT's and paramedics are getting more calls than ever for mental health issues, often panic attacks. Of course, because I am curious, I had to look this up. Via google, the top three reasons for anxiety/panic attacks~ 1.Current events such as the economy, political uncertainty, and gun violence are major sources of anxiety for many Americans. 2.Experts cite excessive social media usage as a major contributor to anxiety, especially among young people. It can lead to social isolation. 3.The high cost of living, academic debt, and general financial worries are significant stress factors, particularly for younger adults and lower-income individuals. AI and two different articles seemed to both quote the following statistics: Over 40 million adults in the U.S. have an anxiety disorder, which is about 19.1% of the adult population. Approximately 31.1% of adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Additionally, about 7% of children aged 3-17 experience issues with anxiety. Anxiety attacks are often associated with a triggering event or numerous mental health conditions such as trauma, depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Panic attacks often sort of come on out of nowhere.. Panic attacks disrupt and leave the sufferer with a feeling of unreality or lack of contact with the world. People who experience panic attacks feel like they’ve lost control or they’re going crazy. They can believe they’re about to die. These are real disorders, and never to be shrugged off or ignored, not with a racing heart rate and chest pains, etc. This article is good; I tried to explain some of what I learned but it's a lot more complex than most of us realize.