Panic Disorder[1]

Panic Disorder is a recurrent, unexpected attack of acute anxiety, that peaks within about ten minutes. This type of panic may occur in a familiar situation, like a crowded elevator. This is much different than the more common, occasional episodes of extreme anxiety in response to a real threat.

Panic disorder is characterized by palpitations; chest pains; sweating; chills or hot flushes; trembling; shortness of breath or choking; nausea; light-headedness or feelings of unreality; fear of losing control, or dying.

If you have four or more of these symptoms in at least two discrete episodes, this could spell trouble.

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[1] “The Science of Anxiety”. Time, June 10, ’02 46