Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Panic disorderUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewPanic disorder involves repeated episodes of sudden and intense fear (panic attacks) when there's no real danger. Panic attacks may feel like a heart attack.TreatmentsTreatments are effective and may include talk therapy, antidepressants, sedatives, or a combination of these treatments. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use