Make an Appointment Show 434.243.4646 Use the online form Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and unpredictable bursts of terror known as panic attacks. A panic attack is accompanied by physical symptoms that may feel similar to a heart attack or other life-threatening condition. Intense anxiety often develops between episodes of panic. As panic attacks become more frequent, you may begin to avoid situations that could trigger them. Panic attacks can lead to agoraphobia, the fear of being trapped in places or situations where escape could be difficult or impossible. Panic disorder is likely to be an interaction of:
Risk FactorsPanic disorder is more common in women and young adults. Other factors that may increase your risk of developing panic disorder include:
SymptomsPanic attacks usually occur unexpectedly and repeatedly. Panic attack symptoms may include:
Diagnosis & TreatmentYour doctor can diagnose you with panic disorder if you have had a panic attack with at least four symptoms and persistent worries about the attack for more than one month. Since some panic disorder symptoms are similar to heart, digestive, and/or thyroid problems, your doctor may recommend tests to rule out an underlying condition. Treatment aims to decrease the frequency and intensity of panic attacks. Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyCognitive-behavioral therapy can prepare you for situations that may trigger panic attacks. Therapy focuses on:
MedicationsYour doctor may recommend antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications.
Content was created using EBSCO’s Health Library. Edits to original content made by Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Michael T, Zetsche U, and Margraf J. Epidemiology of Anxiety Disorders. Epidemiology and Psychopharmacology 136:142, 2007. Agoraphobia is a sample topic from the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide. To view other topics, please log in or purchase a subscription. Official website of the Johns Hopkins Antibiotic (ABX), HIV, Diabetes, and Psychiatry Guides, powered by Unbound Medicine. Johns Hopkins Guide App for iOS, iPhone, iPad, and Android included. Complete Product Information. Last updated: November 1, 2017 CitationWinter, Elizabeth. "Agoraphobia." Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide, 2017. Johns Hopkins Guide, www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787057/all/Agoraphobia. Winter E. Agoraphobia. Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide. 2017. https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787057/all/Agoraphobia. Accessed January 3, 2023. Winter, E. (2017). Agoraphobia. In Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787057/all/Agoraphobia Winter E. Agoraphobia [Internet]. In: Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide. ; 2017. [cited 2023 January 03]. Available from: https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787057/all/Agoraphobia. * Article titles in AMA citation format should be in sentence-case CopyDownloadTY - ELEC T1 - Agoraphobia ID - 787057 A1 - Winter,Elizabeth,M.D. Y1 - 2017/11/01/ BT - Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide UR - https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787057/all/Agoraphobia DB - Johns Hopkins Guide DP - Unbound Medicine ER - What is the fear of being in places or situations where escape may be difficult or impossible?Agoraphobia (ag-uh-ruh-FOE-be-uh) is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed.
What is an enochlophobia?Noun. enochlophobia (uncountable) (rare) Fear of crowds.
Why is agoraphobia called agoraphobia?In severe cases people may become completely unable to leave their homes. An ancient agora in Delos, Greece—one of the public spaces after which the condition is named. Agoraphobia is believed to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
What is Apeirophobia?apeirophobia (uncountable) The fear of infinity and/or eternity. quotations ▼
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A fear of being in places or situations from which escape may be difficult or impossible
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