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panic disorder

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panic disorder
n.
A psychological disorder characterized by recurrent panic attacks and usually resulting in the development of one or more phobias, such as agoraphobia. It may or may not be associated with a specific situational trigger.

panic disorder
n
(Psychiatry) Psychiatry a condition in which a person experiences recurrent panic attacks
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Noun1.panic disorder - an anxiety disorder characterized by unpredictable panic attackspanic disorder - an anxiety disorder characterized by unpredictable panic attacks; the attacks are usually severe but brief
anxiety disorder - a cover term for a variety of mental disorders in which severe anxiety is a salient symptom


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For example, if anxiety panic attacks happened in an elevator, somebody with panic disorder may develop a phobia of elevators that could apparently affect the choice of a job or a place to stay, and restrict where that person can look for medical attention, or do normal activities, or enjoy any type of entertainment or physical activities.
Although it does not heal the panic disorder outright, it relieves some of the symptoms of a panic attack.
Panic disorder is the term used to describe the recurrent episode of panic attacks People who have panic disorders are more concerned in avoiding the development of another panic attack and on panic disorder treatment they can avail beforehand Panic disorder is the term used to describe the recurrent episode of panic attacks.
 
 
 
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