Fear and anxiety can be normal reactions to specific situations and stressful events.
Approximately 44.8% of these individuals experience cases of panic disorder that are classified as “severe.”
People with panic disorder most commonly experience unexpected panic attacks, but some do experience both types.
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Prioritize Sleep
Sleep disturbances and panic disorder can be a vicious cycle.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
American Psychiatric Association.Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.5th ed.
Washington D.C.: 2013.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America.Facts & Statistics.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America.Panic Disorder Symptoms.
National Institute of Mental Health.Panic Disorder.
