What are the signs and symptoms of panic disorder?

People with panic disorder may have:

- Sudden and repeated panic attacks of overwhelming anxiety and fear

- A feeling of being out of control, or a fear of death or impending doom during a panic attack.

- An intense worry about when the next panic attack will happen

- A fear or avoidance of places where panic attacks have occurred in the past

- Physical symptoms during a panic attack, such as:

- Pounding or racing heart

- Sweating

- Chills

- Trembling

- Difficulty breathing

- Weakness or dizziness

- Tingly or numb hands

- Chest pain

- Stomach pain or nausea

This article is taken from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

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