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I know most of you are clear on what panic disorder is. I was not and a few people may not be either. Here is some really nice information on panic disorder.

The Most Common Symptoms
Few sufferers experience all of the dozen or more physical or emotional sensations that accompany a panic attack. Although panic attacks vary with the individual, doctors define an "attack" when it has at least four of the following common symptoms:

heart palpitations
sweating
trembling
shortness of breath
choking
chest pain*
nausea
faintness/dizziness
feelings of "unreality"
feeling like you’re "going crazy" or "losing control"
fear of dying
chills or hot flushes
numbness or tingling sensations
It’s Not "Just Nerves"
Panic Disorder is regarded as one of the great impostors of medicine because its symptoms are sometimes like those associated with heart attacks, some respiratory illnesses, and even thyroid diseases.

Many sufferers have been rushed to a hospital only to be told that there is "nothing wrong with them." This sometimes happens because the attending physician may be unfamiliar with Panic Disorder and may not be properly diagnosing their condition. Unfortunately, for the individuals who may feel (or have been told) that "it’s just nerves," it sometimes takes years for sufferers to be properly diagnosed.