When Panic Is Disabling // Wild Bursts of Terror Usually Can Be Treated Chicago Sun-Times | June 29, 1992| | Copyright 1992 Chicago Sun-Times. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Joan E. hopes to make it to her daughter's wedding this summer.

This wouldn't seem to be a remarkable achievement for a seemingly healthy person. But when the 54-year-old North Side woman gets near crowds, she gets panicky and wants to escape. In fact, she's run out on weddings before.

Her heart beats as if it were bursting out of her chest. She has hot flashes and chills. She fears imminent death.

To hide her problem, she made up excuses. She told her family she was sick so she wouldn't have to attend school plays and family gatherings. She had her sister shop for Christmas presents.

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