The symptoms of panic disorder can be quite frightening and may even seem life threatening; In fact, some people end up in the ER during their first panic episode because they may fear that they are dying or suffering a panic attack.
The physical symptoms of a panic attack are very real, but rest assured that panic disorder is not considered a life threatening disorder.
Panic disorder describes the disorder in which a person experiences frequent panic attacks.
An average panic attack usually lasts in a general time frame of 30 seconds, though some individuals have reported suffering panic attacks for as long as 1 hour or more.
Panic attacks are often described as extremely frightening and the sufferer will most often fear that sudden death is near.
The most common symptoms of a panic attack include shaking, sweating, a racing heartbeat, obsessive and unwanted thoughts, chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea, and dizziness.
A panic attack can also make you feel like you are dreaming or are out of touch with reality and your surroundings.
You may feel as if you are going insane; You are not.
Panic Disorder is a very treatable condition, and many people who suffered from it in the past have found a panic free life today.
  Changes in Diet and exercise, and several natural stress relief methods are very effective in treating panic disorder.
You may wish to try some of the alternative stress relieving therapies available today such as massage therapy, acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractic care, and hypnosis.
Many individuals have found great relief from stress with herbal remedies or aroma therapies.