What is panic disorder? Panic disorder is a mental condition in
which you have repeated, unexpected panic attacks and constantly
worry about having another attack. A panic attack is a sudden
feeling of extreme anxiety along with intense and frightening,
but not life-threatening, physical symptoms. An attack usually
lasts from 5 to 20 minutes but may last even longer, up to a few
hours. You feel most anxious about 10 minutes into the For more
information, see the topic Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder.
What are the risks of panic disorder? disorder can reduce your
quality of life and interfere with your relationships and your
ability to work. If you have panic disorder, you are more likely
to other conditions such as depression or agoraphobia, which is
a fear of being in public places or of being in situations from
which it might be difficult to escape (such as crossing a bridge
or standing in line). What types of medicines are used to treat
panic disorder? The two types of medicines that are generally
used to