Panic disorder is a person’s mental state of a continuous worry about having a panic attack, or a constant belief that they suffer an ailment that is a threat to their lives. People who have panic disorders worry about encountering a situation or experience that they fear will cause them to panic. Most often these situations are imaginary and the experience in itself is controllable under normal circumstances. And because they worry so much, these people develop a thinking that they are afflicted with heart disease, lung ailments, or even brain disorders.
But because of the stress factor involved in panic disorder, anyone can be afflicted with the disorder. It does not matter if you are an ordinary worker, a student or even a famous celebrity. Famous people with panic disorder include state leaders, scientists, writers, actors and even athletes.
Among those people with panic disorder include US President Abraham Lincoln, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, writers John Steinback and Charlotte Bronte, actors Johnny Depp, John Candy, Burt Reynolds, Winona Ryder and Nicole Kidman, poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. Then, Of course, there is the most controversial case of the late Michael Jackson.
There are other celebrities and famous people with panic disorders. Although a number may secretly deal with their ailments for fear of public condemnation, some openly deal with their ailments probably to let others know they are not alone with their condition.
The point is, panic disorders are real-life situations that affect people from any class of life. Some people turn to prescription drugs for relief, which can be fatal if uncontrolled. Others have been wise enough to confront their ailments and seek the help of a psychotherapist to guide them to management of panic disorders, and towards recovery. There are experts who are trained to specifically deal with these ailments and support groups are available to see them through their ordeal.
