Panic Disorder

• Panic attacks have a 3%-5% lifetime prevalence and are twice as common in women

• The mean age of onset for Panic Disorder is 25

• Panic disorder can be associated with Agoraphobia (see Agoraphobia) and is frequently comorbid with depression, other anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance related disorders.

If you ever experience short periods of time (minutes) of intense fear or discomfort and at least four of the following symptoms you might have panic attacks and you might benefit of psychiatric treatment.

	Answer the following questions	YES	NO
1	Dizziness or lightheadedness
2	Fear of dying
3	Fear of going crazy or of losing control
4	Nausea or abdominal distress
5	Choking sensation
6	Shortness of breath
7	Chest pain or discomfort
8	Palpitations or pounding heart
9	Tingling or numbness sensation
10	Feelings of unreality of being detached from oneself
11	Sweating
12	Trembling or shaking
13	Chills or hot flashes