Panic disorder is a very debilitating and frightening disorder to suffer from and it often leaves many individuals feeling out of control or fearing that they might be going crazy.
The individual will often feel very alone in the experience and will very often begin to suffer from depression not long after the first attack or the continual occurrence of the attacks.
Panic attack disorder can often cause the sufferer to withdraw from society to find security and a comfort zone in their own home but often at the expense of their career, friendships and in extreme cases their sanity.
Here are a couple of facts about panic disorder which you may find rather interesting.

• Almost 4 out of 100 people suffer from this disorder at some stage of their lives.
  
• Research has been able to confirm that there definitely is a generic or hereditary component which makes certain individuals more predisposed to panic attack disorder.
  
• Panic disorders are more common in people between the ages of 20 years to 40 years old but is also able to affect the very young or elderly.
  
• Caffeine, some anti-malarial drugs, slimming products, local anesthetics and certain cold and flu medications are able to trigger these attacks in sufferers of this panic disorder.
  
• 50% to 75% of all panic disorder sufferers will avoid places which they fear will trigger an attack and this is very detrimental to them.
  
• Up to 30% of panic disorder sufferers will end up abusing alcohol and as much as 17% will end up suffering from drug abuse.
  20% of sufferers are likely to attempt committing suicide.
  
• Panic attack disorder affects all races, classes and ages.
  
• Panic disorder is very treatable and there are many natural and healthy techniques which are very effective in its treatment.
  

When one becomes aware of these facts it may be easier to understand that you are not alone when it comes to suffering from this condition and there a variety of natural options open to you such as relaxation techniques, various types of therapy and many other effective ways to regain control of your life and rid yourself of panic attack disorder.