Panic Disorder; Panic Attack Symptoms

Attacks of panic are very common. However, only a few people continue to have frequent or distressing panic attacks that begin to interfere with their day-to-day functioning. When panic attacks are very frequent or when a person spends a considerable amount of time anticipating the next attack, then he/she may suffer from panic disorder. This disorder is characterized by unpredictable attacks of severe anxiety with pronounced autonomic symptoms not related to any particular situation.