Psychological interventions and Disorders

Question 1

What is a panic attack?

Answer 1

Discrete period, sudden onset of intense apprehension, fearfulness or terror impending doom.
symptoms = SOB, palpitations, chest pain/discomfort, choking/smothering sensation, losing control

Question 2

What is agoraphobia?

Answer 2

Complication of panic attacks
Fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which escape is difficult
Avoid public/unfamiliar places with nowhere to hide