Not a day goes by that I am not learning to control my panic disorder. But there's no reason anyone should live in fear. There is help out there, whether it's medication or cognitive-behavioral therapy. If you answered yes to most of these questions, chances are you are suffering from panic disorder. If so, you are not alone.
Panic disorder is very different from everyday anxiety.
More than 3 million American adults have, or will have, panic disorder at some time in their lives. Most frequently, it starts in young adulthood. Usually, it does not go away by itself. But with proper treatment, people with panic disorder can be helped. The panic attacks, or avoidance of them, can completely take control of your life.