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panic attacks, panic disorder involves repeated, unpredictable attacks of intense fear accompanied by severe anxiety symptoms, last from minutes to hours, generalized anxiety disorder, exact cause of panic disorder, an influence of heredity, studies suggest that, one identical twin has this disorder, develop panic disorder 40%, the time, panic disorder has environmental, learning influences, occurs in family members who, not genetically related to each other, panic disorder occurs twice, in women, in men, 2%, the population is affected each year, panic disorder often lives in fear of another attack, reluctant to be alone, to be far from medical assistance, begin, the age of 25, panic disorder, occur in children, not diagnosed, person is older, condition often undergo medical evaluations, symptoms related to heart attack, the diagnosis of panic disorder is made, panic disorder, at least 4, symptoms abruptly occur, 10 minutes, attacks followed by at least a month of persistent fear of having another attack, sensation of shortness of breath, smothering, dizziness, faintness, palpitations, pounding heart, trembling, shaking, sweating, chills, hot flashes, feeling of choking, nausea, upset stomach, numbness, tingling, chest pain, discomfort, fear of dying, fear of losing control, feelings of unreality, feelings of detachment, extreme changes in behavior, at home, school, work, family, the disorder often worry, the significance of panic attacks, think they, "going crazy", having a heart attack, a health care provider, perform a physical examination, blood tests, a psychiatric evaluation, underlying medical disorders must be ruled out, the diagnosis of panic disorder, disorders related to substance abuse should also be considered, mimic panic attacks, substance abuse, individuals, panic attacks attempt to self-medicate to cope, fear, cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, neurologic disorders suspected, coexist, panic disorders, specific diagnostic tests performed, panic disorder first seek treatment, in the emergency room, the panic attack feels, a heart attack, anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants, cognitive behavioral therapy have been successfully, treat panic disorders, medications act on the central nervous system to reduce the occurence of anxiety, associated symptoms, a commonly-used class of anti-anxiety medications is benzodiazepines, aprolazam, xanax, class of medications is associated, dependence, addiction, ideally, drugs, used only on a temporary basis, drugs, a class of antidepressant, ssris, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, the most commonly used medications, panic disorder, not help, longer-term use of benzodiazepines considered, behavioral therapies that used in conjunction, drug therapy include relaxation techniques, pleasant mental imagery, cognitive restructuring, psychological counseling, therapy techniques helpful, medications, regular exercise, adequate sleep, regularly scheduled meals, help reduce the frequency, the attacks, caffeine, stimulants, eliminated, disorder long-standing, difficult to treat, some people, not be cured, expect rapid improvement, drug, behavioral therapy, complications of this condition include avoidance of situations, places that might bring on an attack, an increased likelihood, anxiety, mood disorders, dependence on anti-anxiety medications, complication of treatment, dependence involves needing a medication to be able to function, to avoid withdrawal symptoms, not the same, addiction, involves, compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences, dependence, addiction often occur together, dependence is not always a problem, panic attacks, interfering, work, relationships, self-esteem, avoid stimulants caffeine, cocaine, avoid alcohol use, prone to panic attacks, induce, worsen the symptoms.