How it feels to live with panic disorder

From isolation to the smallest of things acting as a trigger, here's what panic disorder looks like.

Published on: Sep 22, 2023 4:51 PM IST

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Panic disorder is a type of anxiety where a person constantly keeps having panic or fear about something. "Do you have panic disorder? I remember when I was going through it, I felt so lost and alone and I had no idea panic disorder was even a thing. I truly just thought I was dying or losing my mind. Panic disorder is a real thing, but you can get through it," wrote Therapist Taylor Barone. (Unsplash)

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People with panic disorder are constantly waiting for the next panic attack to hit. They feel exhausted from dealing with continuous panic attacks.  (Unsplash)

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They fear that other places can give them panic attacks, and hence they feel scared to leave their homes.  (Unsplash)

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Isolation and cutting people out of their lives is a classic sign of panic disorder as they feel overwhelmed all the time.  (Unsplash)

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Anything can act as a trigger for them – even something small and basic like going grocery shopping.  (Unsplash)

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Sometimes even the smallest things can become a full-blown panic attack, making the person visit the hospital to get treated. (Unsplash)