panic disorder

Noun

Meaning

an anxiety disorder characterized by unpredictable panic attacks; the attacks are usually severe but brief

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

panic scare spasm anxiety disorder panic attack acrophobia clinophobia acute stress disorder depression disorders adjustment disorder demophobia fear of being locked-in dromophobia panic attacks outright neurosis
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Antonyms

confidence quiet calm comfort bravery calmness
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Hypernyms

anxiety disorder

Examples

Fame made me develop a panic disorder. Sia Furler

Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia affects roughly 5.1% of Americans, and about 1/3 of this population with panic disorder have comorbid agoraphobia. Source: Internet

Panic disorder does not require four or more symptoms to all be present at the same time. Source: Internet

Panic disorder main People who have repeated, persistent attacks or feel severe anxiety about having another attack are said to have panic disorder. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

panic attacks panic button panic buying panic door panic fear of fire panic flight