Panic disorder

Panic disorder is a chronic anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks that occur without an identifiable trigger Clinically, it is defined by abrupt surges of intense fear or discomfort accompanied by prominent physical and cognitive symptoms, including palpitations, dyspnea, diaphoresis, trembling, dizziness, derealization, or fears of impending doom and loss of control A key diagnostic hallmark is persistent anticipatory worry about future attacks, their potential c...

Affecting children, adolescents, and adults—with a higher prevalence observed in females—it primarily involves dysregulation of central nervous system fear networks and sympathetic autonomic pathways

Affecting children, adolescents, and adults—with a higher prevalence observed in females—it primarily involves dysregulation of central nervous system fear networks and sympathetic autonomic pathways

Clinically, it is defined by abrupt surges of intense fear or discomfort accompanied by prominent physical and cognitive symptoms, including palpitations, dyspnea, diaphoresis, trembling, dizziness, derealization, or fears of impending doom and loss of control

A key diagnostic hallmark is persistent anticipatory worry about future attacks, their potential catastrophic consequences, or maladaptive behavioral modifications to avoid feared situations