​Panic disorder includes regular recurrent panic attacks, which can happen at least once/week. A panic attack is an increase in the intense feelings of fear or discomfort, usually lasting about 20 minutes, and occurs from a calm or anxious state. Panic disorder is much less common among children who have not reached puberty in comparison to adolescents⁸. Individuals often visit the ER in such situations, not realizing they may be experiencing a panic disorder associated with the symptoms listed below.

Symptoms:

• Pounding heart.
• Sweating.
• Trembling or shaking. 
• Feelings of shortness of breath.
• Feelings of choking.
• Chest pain or discomfort.
• Nausea or abdominal distress.
• Feeling dizzy, unsteady, faint, or light-headed.
• Chills or heat sensations.
• Numbness or tingling sensation. 
• Feelings of unreality or being detached from themself.
• Fear of losing control or “going crazy.”
• Fear of dying.​