Conditions

Panic Disorder

An anxiety disorder marked by repeated panic attacks and ongoing worry about having more of them.

Panic disorder describes a pattern of repeated panic attacks combined with ongoing worry about having more of them, often leading a person to avoid places or activities that feel risky. Treatment usually focuses on reducing the fear of the body's sensations themselves and on practicing feared situations in supportive, planned ways.

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