Glossary

Glossary


Panic disorder
A condition marked by episodes of immediate and intense anxiety at inappropriate times; sufferers may experience palpitations, feelings of faintness, chest pains and a sensation that death is imminent, even when there is no apparent threat or danger. If you experience four or more unexplained attacks in a month or have fewer attacks but live in constant fear of such an episode, you may be suffering from the disorder.
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