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Suddenly and without warning, along with intense fear or discomfort, have you experienced ... |
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shortness of breath or a smothering sensation? |
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heart palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate? |
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chest pain or discomfort in your chest? |
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trembling or shaking? |
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sweating? |
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hot or cold flashes? |
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nausea or stomach discomfort? |
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feeling dizzy, lightheaded, faint, or unsteady? |
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numbness or tingling sensations? |
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a feeling of choking? |
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a feeling of detachment from yourself or feel removed from reality? |
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fear that you will lose control or feel you are going crazy? |
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fear that you will die? |
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Panic Disorder Symptoms |
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Do you experience frequent, unexpected panic attacks? |
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Have you worried for over a month that you will have another panic attack? |
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Do you avoid places where you've had a panic attack or changed your behavior in any way because of panic attacks? |
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Do you have irritable bowel syndrome (stomach cramps, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea)? |
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Do you suffer from chronic fatigue? |
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Do you have mitral valve prolapse (one of the heart's valves doesn't close properly)? |
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Total 'Yes' |
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(out of 19 possible) |
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Interpretation |
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