Panic disorder. Is it a matter of a defective gene? (questions and answers)

From: Nutrition Health Review | Date: January 1, 1991 | Copyright information

Q: How does panic disorder differ from other anxiety states?

A: The phobic personality has many fears, but they are specific. An individual who is afraid of heights can avoid getting into such situations. The sufferer with an elevator phobia can manage to stay out of them. There are people who become seriously anxious when near insects; it is a common anxiety and can be avoided. Panic disorder, however, does not react to a particular object. It overcomes its victim ...

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