Shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, fear of death

Panic attacks and panic disorder

Panic attacks and panic disorders are referred to as a subtype of anxiety disorders. They come suddenly "out of the blue" and are accompanied by fear of death. Most of those affected primarily experience an intense physical threat and are often surprised when no physical findings are raised. Many are skeptical when a purely psychological disorder is assumed. In fact, there are new insights into the organic background of panic that lead to innovative, effective therapies.

New and promising: we use an online therapy with a capnometer-assisted breathing training.

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Panic attacks and panic disorders are referred to as a subtype of anxiety disorders. They come suddenly "out of the blue" and are accompanied by fear of death. Most sufferers experience primarily an intense physical threat and are often surprised when no physical findings are raised . Many are skeptical when a purely psychological disorder is assumed. In fact, new insights into the organic background of panic are leading to innovative, effective therapies.

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