Many people have panic attacks. Panic disorder is something more specific. This free test helps you understand whether recurring panic attacks may have developed into a pattern that deserves closer attention.
Start the Free TestA panic attack is an intense surge of fear with physical symptoms including racing heart, chest tightness, dizziness and shortness of breath. Many people have occasional panic attacks without developing panic disorder.
Panic disorder develops when panic attacks recur and the person develops persistent worry about having more attacks, concern about what the attacks mean, or significant changes in behaviour to avoid triggering them. The cycle of panic, anticipatory anxiety and avoidance is what defines panic disorder rather than the attacks themselves.
If you are experiencing panic attacks and want a personalised step-by-step plan to use during the next one, the free Panic Attack SOS Card builds one based on your specific symptoms. For a broader picture of your overall anxiety level, the anxiety level test covers all anxiety patterns.
A panic attack is a single episode. Panic disorder involves recurring attacks plus persistent anticipatory anxiety and behavioural changes to avoid triggers. Many people have occasional panic attacks without meeting criteria for panic disorder.
Yes. Panic disorder is one of the most successfully treated anxiety conditions. Cognitive behavioural therapy has strong evidence and most people see significant improvement with the right support.
The Panic Attack SOS Card is a crisis tool for use during an attack. This test assesses the broader pattern of recurring panic and anticipatory anxiety to help you understand whether panic disorder may be present.
A moderate or high result suggests the pattern deserves professional attention. Panic disorder responds very well to therapy, particularly approaches that help you understand the panic cycle and reduce the anticipatory anxiety that maintains it.
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