panic disorde
"I too suffered from extreme anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia. I used to hide in the house all day long and do nothing. I would sit on the internet and read about various illness's and was convinced I had all them. I went to the E.R. several times because my heart was racing and I was convinced I was going to die. I finally after much searching found a doctor who actually listened to what I was saying to him. He started me on Ativan which I did not find very helpful. I brought up Xanax to him and he said we would try it. This medicine has given me my life back. I have a full time job. I can carry on relationships and conversations with people in public. My panic is almost non existent."