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Overview, Risk Factors

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:51 pm

Overview

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by frequent, recurring panic attacks. A panic attack is the sudden, unexpected onset of intense fear and discomfort. The following brief narrative describes what a person with panic disorder might experience.

The first time it happened, I was going to the mall to do my Christmas shopping. The mall was very busy and I was going up a crowded escalator. I suddenly felt trapped. My heart was beating beat so fast I thought my chest w...Read the full article
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Re: Overview, Risk Factors

Post a new topicby danaholloman on Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:14 pm

One panick attack doesn't mean you have panic disorder. I have post-partum panic disorder for 6 months.....the first attack was the worst.....they keep getting better.
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