Who Writes PanicPeace
My name is Emma Voss, and I started PanicPeace because I spent years searching for panic attack information that actually felt like it was written by someone who understood.
I live with panic disorder. I have had panic attacks in grocery stores, on highways, in the middle of the night, and during otherwise perfectly ordinary Tuesday afternoons. I know what it feels like when your heart is slamming against your ribs and your brain is screaming that something is terribly wrong — and I know how isolating it is to read clinical advice that sounds like it was written by someone who has never been there.
I am not a doctor, therapist, or licensed mental health professional. I want to be upfront about that, because honesty is the foundation of everything on this site. What I am is someone who has lived through this, done extensive research to understand it, and found real, evidence-backed strategies that have made a meaningful difference in my life.
PanicPeace exists so that the next person Googling “why do I feel like I'm dying” at 2 a.m. finds something that is both accurate and human.
Our Content Philosophy
Every article on PanicPeace follows a simple principle: personal experience grounded in research.
I write from my own journey with panic disorder — the specific moments, the setbacks, the things that actually helped. But I never stop at “this worked for me.” I dig into the clinical research to understand why something works, whether the evidence supports it, and where the limits are.
This means you will find articles that are warm and personal, but also carefully sourced. I share what helped, not prescribe treatment. I validate your experience, then point you toward the science. And I am always honest about what I do not know.
What I will never do is tell you to “just relax” or promise that a breathing exercise will cure your anxiety. Recovery is more complicated than that, and you deserve better than empty reassurance.
How We Create Content
Research comes first. Before I write a single paragraph, I review peer-reviewed studies, clinical guidelines, and publications from institutions I trust. Every medical or scientific claim in a PanicPeace article is sourced.
Our go-to sources include:
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Mayo Clinic
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
- Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Health Publishing
- Peer-reviewed journals accessed through PubMed
I do not cite social media posts, supplement company websites, or unsourced blogs. If I cannot find a reputable source for a claim, the claim does not make it into the article.
Every article includes a Sources and Further Reading section so you can check my work and explore the research yourself. I also include editor notes with authorship details, fact-check dates, and review status — because transparency is not optional when you are writing about health.
What PanicPeace Is Not
I want to be clear about the boundaries of what I do here.
PanicPeace is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am not a licensed therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or counselor. The personal experiences I share reflect one person's journey and should not be taken as medical guidance.
If your symptoms are new, worsening, or if you are not sure whether what you are experiencing is a panic attack or something else — please see a healthcare provider. Throughout my articles, you will find me encouraging exactly that, because professional support has been one of the most important parts of my own recovery.
What PanicPeace is: a place where you can feel understood, find well-researched information explained in plain language, and know that the person writing it has been exactly where you are.
Medical Disclaimer
The content on PanicPeace.com is created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the nearest emergency room, or call 911 immediately.
Emma Voss is not a licensed medical professional, therapist, or counselor. PanicPeace does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, or treatments. Reliance on any information provided by this site is solely at your own risk.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
Health information changes as new research emerges, and I take that seriously.
Corrections: If I discover an error in any article — or if a reader flags one — I correct it promptly and note the update at the top of the article. Getting it right matters more than looking right.
Regular reviews: Articles are reviewed periodically to ensure that cited sources are current, links are functional, and the information reflects the latest clinical understanding.
Reader feedback: If something on this site does not look right to you, I genuinely want to hear about it. You can reach me at [email protected]. Every message is read, and corrections are made when warranted.
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out immediately. You do not have to go through this alone.
- Emergency Services: Call 911
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (available 24/7 in the US)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- International helplines: findahelpline.com
These services are free, confidential, and available around the clock. Reaching out is not a sign of weakness — it is one of the strongest things you can do.