National Panic Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Mar 08, 2022
Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat
National Panic Day creates awareness to encourage people to address panic disorder as a mental illness.


Where is National Panic Day observed?

National panic Day falls on March 9 in the U.S. 

Who is National Panic Day observed by?

We all are victims of stress at different points in life. Because of this, the day is significant as it allows us to get over our stressors and enjoy life.

When did National Panic Day first start?

It is not known when this day originated.

Who started National Panic Day?

It’s believed that the owners of Welcat Holidays, Ruth and Thomas Roy, introduced Panic Day.

History And Timeline

It is normal to panic, but try to not let this emotion carry over past National Panic Day! This is simply a mock holiday to practice letting panic flow through.

It amplifies the mantra of keeping calm and taking a deep breath whenever you get anxious.

This is a serious topic, and these days there are multifarious ways to cope with mental stress and panic attacks in every occupation, including those in the armed forces and the healthcare industry. Also important to note, is that unmanaged stress can lead to heart disease.

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Creating Panic for Benefit

People used to produce loud noises and visual effects to corner herds of animals, direct them towards cliffs or gorges, and then hunt them. They employed the technique of panic to get this done. 

Medieval Age

First Mention of Panic

The first book to use the word ‘panic’ was ‘The Anatomy Of Melancholy' by Robert Murton. 

17th Century 

The First Anxiety Attack 

The first panic attack in the record of psychological medicine was reported in 1849 by Ottomar Domrich. 

1849

The Door to Research 

A detailed study from the psychoanalytic perspective was developed by Freud in 1895 that analyzed the concept of anxiety neurosis in depth. 

1895

Panic Disorder Gets Established 

In 1980, panic as a disorder became established in 1980, according to the DSM-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. 

1980

Traditions And Customs

We have no idea why Panic Day is celebrated on the March 9. The day comes with a gentle reminder to keep calm in every situation, and to not fret.

For some, it could be a day to vent about your stress and frustrations. This made-up holiday reminds you to relax and enjoy life to the fullest, enjoy all the things that bring you peace, and to overcome the troubles chasing you.

Ways To Observe National Panic Day

It’s common to become burdened by responsibilities in your workplace. You can’t skip over them when it’s an issue of livelihood. All you can do is take a break. Take a day off, backpack, explore somewhere new, spend some quality time with your loved ones, and chill! Get creative with your rest on this mock holiday.

The first go-to for anyone battling stress is music! Create a playlist and immerse yourself in soothing music, which will help you escape from reality for a while. It'll certainly make your day. 

Many countries consider it as one of the fun holidays that you should spend with family members.

Facts And Stats

  • World Panic Day seeks to educate people about how short-term stress is the body’s response to threats. It orders the brain to respond, and the release of stress hormones increases the oxygen supply to the brain and the rate of one's heartbeat. 
  • On March 9, other than World Panic Day, we also have National Barbie Day, National False Teeth Day, and National Meatball Day.
  • Prolonged stress affects social relations. It pushes one into depression and creates difficulties in forging relationships. Social bonds start to dwindle because of the tendencies to withdraw socially. World Panic Day also strives to bring such things to the forefront so that people who need help can find the courage to do so.

What national day is on June 18?

International Panic Day is celebrated on June 18.

What is observed on March 9?

National Panic Day is observed on March 9 in the U.S. 

Is it possible to have panic attacks more than once a day?

In a typical day, most panic attacks don't happen frequently. It is most likely that they happen only once, and may last for a few minutes or hours.

What was the release date for 'Don’t Panic On Leap Day' in 2012?

Released on February 28, 2012, ‘Don’t Panic On Leap Day' is a short film that runs for about two minutes. 

Do you feel symptoms of panic throughout the day without a panic attack?

Panic attacks usually come without any warnings. The symptoms include sweating, trembling, chest congestion, nausea, numbness, choking sensations, and heart palpitations. 

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Monday, March 09, 2020
  • Tuesday, March 09, 2021
  • Wednesday, March 09, 2022
  • Thursday, March 09, 2023
  • Saturday, March 09, 2024

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Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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