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Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that causes repeated attacks of intense fear for no reason. These episodes of panic attacks strike very suddenly and give no warning.1 Such feelings of terror will develop for no apparent reason and may trigger severe physical reactions combined with major changes in behavior or persistent anxiety over having further attacks. 2 <br>According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR), diagnostic criteria includes: “recurrent unexpected panic attacks” that are followed by 1 month or more of “persistent concern about having additional attacks,” “worry about the implications of the attack or its consequences,” or “significant change in behavior related to attacks.” The ongoing fear of having another panic attack can affect daily functioning and general quality of life.3 It can cause the person to avoid places and situations where an attack has occurred or where they believe an attack will occur. <br>Upon diagnosis of Panic Disorder the psychiatrist must also determine whether agoraphobia is present or not. Agoraphobia literally means “fear of open spaces.” It refers to fear and avoidance of situations in which the person thinks a panic attack is likely to occur. Those with agoraphobia might avoid crowded environments such as grocery stores, restaurants, malls, churches, and public transportation. This avoidance behavior may lead to the person refusing to travel outside their home or requiring to be accompanied by a friend or family member. <br><br> | |||
== Prevalence == | == Prevalence == | ||
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that causes repeated attacks of intense fear for no reason. These episodes of panic attacks strike very suddenly and give no warning.1 Such feelings of terror will develop for no apparent reason and may trigger severe physical reactions combined with major changes in behavior or persistent anxiety over having further attacks. 2
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR), diagnostic criteria includes: “recurrent unexpected panic attacks” that are followed by 1 month or more of “persistent concern about having additional attacks,” “worry about the implications of the attack or its consequences,” or “significant change in behavior related to attacks.” The ongoing fear of having another panic attack can affect daily functioning and general quality of life.3 It can cause the person to avoid places and situations where an attack has occurred or where they believe an attack will occur.
Upon diagnosis of Panic Disorder the psychiatrist must also determine whether agoraphobia is present or not. Agoraphobia literally means “fear of open spaces.” It refers to fear and avoidance of situations in which the person thinks a panic attack is likely to occur. Those with agoraphobia might avoid crowded environments such as grocery stores, restaurants, malls, churches, and public transportation. This avoidance behavior may lead to the person refusing to travel outside their home or requiring to be accompanied by a friend or family member.
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