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panic disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, anxiety disorder characterized by repeated, unexpected attacks of intense fear, anxiety, panic attacks, not related to a particular situation, peak, ten minutes of onset, anxiety experienced by patients, social, specific phobias, expected, cued to a recognized stimulus, agoraphobia, a fear of in places where escape might be difficult, where help might be unavailable in case of a panic attack, exact cause of panic disorder, multiple physiological factors, panic disorder, agoraphobia, agoraphobia develops in more than one-third of cases, development of agoraphobia, involve learned behavior, reflects a fear of experiencing panic attacks in unprotected settings, panic attacks, the areas where they have happened, studies have reported lifetime prevalence rates of 1.5 to 5%, panic disorder, panic disorder, occur in children, the average age of onset is 25 years old, panic disorder affects middle-aged, older adults, women, 2 to 3 times more likely to be affected, panic attacks involve limited periods of intense symptoms, listed below, peak, 10 minutes of onset, shortness of breath, dizziness, faintness, palpitations, trembling, sweating, choking, nausea, abdominal distress, numbness, tingling, chest pain, discomfort, hot flushes, chills, fear of dying, fear of out of control, fear of "going crazy", symptoms of agoraphobia, anxiety, in places where escape might be difficult, avoiding, enduring situations, marked stress, anxiety, having a panic attack, fear of alone, fear of losing control, public place, becoming house-bound, prolonged periods, feeling detached, estranged from others, feeling helpless, dependent on others, a physical examination, a psychological evaluation, performed to arrive at a diagnosis, undiagnosed panic disorder, truly feel, dying, go to emergency rooms, urgent care centers, they think they, having a heart attack, given the physical nature of symptoms, possibilities, misdiagnosis, critical that any underlying medical disorders be ruled out, cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, neurologic, substance abuse disorders suspected, coexist, panic disorders, diagnostic tests, done depending on the symptoms, goal of treatment, help the person function effectively, success of treatment, depends in part on the severity, the agoraphobia, antidepressant medications, effective treatments, panic disorder, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ssris, paxil, become the effective treatments, antianxiety medications, behavioral therapies that used in conjunction, drug therapy include relaxation techniques, pleasant mental imagery, cognitive behavioral therapy to restructure distorted, potentially harmful interpretations, the experience of severe anxiety, psychological counseling, therapy techniques, help individuals gain an understanding, the illness, specific factors that serve, protectors, triggers, all patients, expect improvement, medications, behavioral therapy, effective intervention, become more difficult to treat, panic disorder, coexist, anxiety disorders, depression, develop inability to function at work, in social situations, abuse alcohol, drugs in an attempt to self-medicate, feel isolated, lonely, depressed, suicidal, experiencing episodes that suggest panic attacks, prone to panic attacks, early intervention is essential, very important, prevent the development of agoraphobia, significantly interfere, ability to work, to deal, social situations outside the home.