Panic Disorder Panic disorder is characterized by panic attacks, feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly without warning. PTSD victims often associate fully into memories of the events thus re-experiencing the trauma as if it were occurring in the moment. Social phobia is a fear of being embarrassed in social or performance situations. Agoraphobia is the fear of being in any situation where one might have a panic attack, or from which escape might be difficult if a panic attack were to occur. It involves chronic, excessive worry and tension a bout everyday concerns and activities.
Individuals anticipate the worst even though there is little or no reason to do so.
They may worry about school, family, finances, or work. They usually realize their anxiety is beyond what the situation warrants, but they are unable to change their frame of understanding.