Panic Disorder may include experiencing accelerated heart rate, sweating, dizziness, difficulty breathing, stomach ache and nausea, trembling, chest pain, or feeling out of control. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition involving recurring, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that create distress, along with repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) done to reduce anxiety or prevent something feared from happening. Phobias are an intense fear that is out of proportion to the actual danger posed by an object or the situation. Some examples of phobias include fear of flying, heights, or being in an enclosed space. Here are some symptoms you might have:
Intense anxiety
Avoidance of activities
Social phobia
Intense feelings of distress with physical symptoms
Derealization
Fear of your body’s physical sensations
Intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that feel distressing.
Repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions).
Time-consuming distress and behaviors.
Recovery from Panic Disorder and Phobias can look like this:
Feelings of trust in your body, yourself and the world around you
Feeling calmer
Ability to participate more fully in activities
Ability to tolerate discomfort and feel more confident in your abilities