We subscribe to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation. For some, these feelings may overwhelm and develop into a more serious condition.
Panic disorder is a real condition involving serious attacks that seem to occur for no reason.
If left untreated, the sufferer may develop phobias associated to certain places, people or things, which will then trigger panic attacks. Usually, sufferers are suddenly overcome with intense fear. Please note that just because you are suffering or have suffered in the past from symptoms such as these, or have felt stressed and anxious, that does not necessarily mean you are having a panic attack or are suffering from panic disorder. Everyone has felt on the edge at sometime, brought on by one or more factors. Persons suffering from panic disorder usually have continuous attacks that occur frequently and are more serious than just general anxiety.