Panic Disorders

A panic disorder is a psychological disorder whose predominant feature is recurring and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by other physical symptoms. In such an attack, the person may feel that they are having a heart attack or other life threatening medical condition. A panic attack causes one of the most complex reactions in the human body, effecting the eyes, glands, brain, heart, lungs and just about every other major organ. Many people with …

…to avoid hyperventilation, which can trigger or worsen panic attacks. Medication is also an option. There is a wide range of medications in use today for treatment of anxiety and panic. Most are quite effective and have few side effects but are not at all necessary for effective treatment. With these forms of treatment, panic disorders may not be eliminated, but the people suffering from them are able to live lives not dominated by panic.