A panic attack is often described as a sudden attack of fear.
Describing this as an attack often serves to confuse people, however it is done in this way because it is exactly that - an attack.
Severe panic attacks especially can leave the sufferer feeling physically impaired so much that this can result in them having an even bigger fear of actually having one and not be able to even leave their home.
This is when they can turn into panic disorder.
Approximately 6 million adults each year in America alone suffer with panic disorder.
This is a staggering statistic and precisely the reason why the help is now so widely available for those suffering from severe panic attacks - any kind for that matter.
The help available for the treatment of this illness is now much wider than ever before.
At one point in time, panic attacks or even panic disorder were not seen as a medical condition and those suffering were told it was stress induced and that they simply needed to "relax".
Now, the world over, there are support groups online and offline and counsellors that can help with the situation to get to the bottom of your problems.
Therapy is the best option for those that cannot seem to help themselves and cannot work out why they are having the them in the first place.
Severe panic attacks do not necessarily mean that the problem is a worse one that those suffering with a mild form.
This could simply be that the condition has been left untreated for too long and therefore, has developed and worsened.
This condition can get worse if you do not seek the help that you require.
This is why it is imperative that you see someone like your GP and have your severe panic attacks diagnosed and then treated.