Panic attack Classification and external resources ICD-10 F 41.0 ICD-9 300.01 MeSH D016584 Panics attacks are periods of intense fear or apprehension that are of sudden onset and of variable duration from minutes to hours.
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Panic Attacks(Panic Disorder) "All of a sudden, I felt a tremendous wave of fear for no reason at all. My heart was pounding, my chest hurt, and it was getting harder to breathe. I thought I was going to die." "I'm so afraid.
Anxiety and panic disorders are much different from the normal anxiety we feel from time to time - more overwhelming, more disturbing. They affect about 40 million American adults age 18 years and older (about 18%) every year. This guide will help you understand what's going on, and how best to prevent future panic attacks.
