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Panic Disorder
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A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Many people have just one or two panic attacks in their lifetimes, and the problem goes away, perhaps when a stressful situation ends. But if you've had recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and spent long periods in constant fear of another attack, you may have a condition called panic disorder. Some people stop going into situations or places in which they've previously had a panic attack in anticipation of it happening again. These people have agoraphobia, and they typically avoid public places where they feel immediate escape might be difficult. About one in three people with panic disorder develops agoraphobia.About panic attacks Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia, and its therapies, we talk to Clinical lecturer from Sydney Medical School of University of Sydney, Psychiatrist Dr Blagoje Kuljić.
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