Panic Disorder (PD)

Common Symptoms
Recognizing symptoms is the first step toward managing them. Here are common signs.
  • Sudden and repeated panic attacks of overwhelming, intense fear
  • A feeling of being completely out of control or detached from reality during a panic attack
  • Heart palpitations, a pounding heartbeat, or an accelerated heart rate that feels alarming
  • Sweating, trembling, or shaking uncontrollably
  • Sensations of shortness of breath, smothering, or a lump in your throat
  • A choking feeling or difficulty swallowing
  • Intense fear of dying, losing your mind, or having a heart attack during an episode