Presidents Don’t Talk About Their Panic Attacks
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I was a college president when I routinely began having trouble sleeping, a problem I had never had before. It started after a difficult few years: Both of my parents had recently died, I was traveling a lot and exercising very little, I had moved away from my closest friends to take the position, and my family life with a commuting spouse and two young children had never been more hectic. One night, I had finally managed to get to sleep when I awakened with what I immediately recognized as a panic attack: Heart racing, sweating, I felt an awful mix of agitation and impending doom.
Originally published: December 4, 2023
Author: Raynard S. Kington
Position: Former President
Institution: Grinnell College
Published by: The Chronicle of Higher Ed