What Are Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia?
Almost everyone feels anxious at times. But a panic attack involves such a high level of that it can feel as if you are having a heart attack, going insane, or losing control of yourself. During a panic attack, you may have physical symptoms such as shortness of breath, tingling sensations, ringing in your ears, a sense of impending doom, trembling, a feeling of choking, chest pain, sweating, and heart pounding. A ‘Panic Disorder’ is present when a person has recurring, unexpected panic attacks, is afraid of having more or worried about their meaning, and makes changes in his or her behavior as a result such as avoiding many situations. Many patients who have panic disorder also experience “agoraphobia.” Agoraphobia is fear of places or situations where a panic attack may occur or from which escape might be difficult. For example, people with agoraphobia avoid being out alone, going to supermarkets, traveling in trains or airplanes, crossing bridges, being at heights, going through tun
