Constantly in Fear of the Next Panic Attack
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Charles Carlson, DO, MS (Psychiatry)
Dr. Carlson graduated from Touro University in Nevada with a degree in osteopathic medicine. He then trained as a resident in Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals where he was also a chief resident and completed a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. After training, he started practicing in | Addiction Psychiatry at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where he also teaches Psychiatry residents.
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Anticipatory anxiety is worry or fear in regards to something that will take place in the future. A panic attack is an abrupt and intense rush of fear or discomfort that reaches peak within minutes and can include physical symptoms. It can be caused by many different medical or psychiatric conditions.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Constantly in fear of the next panic attack
Possible causes
- Atrial fibrillation (AF)
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate, that can lead to blood clots in the heart. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Atrial fibrillation can be caused by many conditions, most commonly heart valve diseases and heart failure.
- Hyperventilation syndrome . panic disorder
A psychological disorder that can be very distressing to the patient. It is often caused by anxiety or underlying emotional trauma.
- Anxiety
Anxiety is a condition where a person experiences intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday (including normal) situations. Anxiety can be normal in stressful situations, however it can be an indicator of underlying disease and interfere with daily living.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Are you constantly in fear of the next panic attack?
Do you feel fatigued?
Do you have difficulty sleeping (Insomnia)?
Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?
Have you ever seen, heard, or smelt something that did not actually exist?
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Reviewed By:
Charles Carlson, DO, MS (Psychiatry)
Dr. Carlson graduated from Touro University in Nevada with a degree in osteopathic medicine. He then trained as a resident in Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals where he was also a chief resident and completed a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. After training, he started practicing in | Addiction Psychiatry at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where he also teaches Psychiatry residents.
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan