In "Panic Attacks: Why They Were Worth Experiencing," author Paul Ianni talks about his life and what has led to his panic attacks, which began at age fifty. He hopes that by sharing his experiences, others might be able to better understand their own issues. He believes that many people don't acknowledge the fact that they have panic attacks; they just put on a brave face and ignore them.

At the height of his panic attacks, he was desperate for a miracle cure-but he soon discovered that there was no such thing. A year after the first panic attack, his life was back to normal-and it was...