How do we put the diagnosis of panic disorder? Which Anxiety Symptoms are required?
We say someone suffers from panic disorder when there are: • Recurrent unexpected panic attacks (with no specific stimulus) • Concern about additional attacks (phobophobia) • Worry about implications of attack (loss of control, “going crazy”) • Change in behaviour related to attacks We must always be careful to exclude epilepsy and acute intoxication with or withdrawal from alcohol or illicit drugs (amphetamines, cocaine) or even caffeine.
