Description

These people have repetitive and unexpected panic attacks. They become very frightened all of a sudden. Their body reacts to this: the heartbeat races and they run short of breath. This sensation is comparable with getting a heart attack.

Normal

Everybody can become very frightened for a moment, for example when someone sneaks up on you in the dark. The reaction of the body to such an event can be identical.

Abnormal

People with a panic disorder are often very fearful and often experience panic attacks, often without a direct cause. They can't control these attacks.