IntroductionPanic disorder is a repetitive anxiety disorder that affects approximately 5% of the population (Roy-Byrne, Craske, & Stein, 2006). A diagnosis of panic disorder requires the individual to experience recurrent panic attacks with one of the following: worry about the possibility of future attacks, avoidance of places or situations where the individual fears a panic attack may occur, fear of not being able to escape or get help or any other changes in behavior due to the attacks (Roy-Byrne, Craske, & Stein, 2006). Panic attacks are often sudden and the sufferer usually manifests physical symptoms such as autonomic, otoneurological, gastrointestinal or cardiorespiratory disorders (Roy-Byrne, Craske and Stein, 2006). Individuals who suffer from panic disorder typically use medical services to a greater extent than those who do not suffer from panic disorder, have an impaired social life, and a reduced quality of life (Taylor, 2006). Often those suffering from panic disorder can also suffer from depression and general anxiety (Taylor, 2006). According to the Stanford University School of Medicine, approximately 50% of patients diagnosed with panic disorder will develop depression and approximately 50% of depressed patients will develop panic disorder (Taylor, 2006). Furthermore, those who suffer from panic disorder have a higher incidence of suicide, especially those with comorbid depression (Taylor, 2006). Not everyone who experiences a panic attack has panic disorder (Roy-Byrne, Craske, & Stein, 2006). The same physical symptoms of panic disorder can manifest themselves when an individual is faced with specific fears and potentially dangerous situations (Roy-Byrne, Craske, & Stein, 2006). The difference b...... middle of paper...... “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is intuition. The fear of the Lord will change distorted thinking into God's perspective. Psalms 31:19 (ESV) says that the Lord encamps around those who fear him. When we are paralyzed by fear we can be comforted by the presence of the Lord because we must fear Him and Him alone. As one who fears the Lord, he can take comfort and rest knowing that he who fears the Lord has a sure fortress (Psalm 14:26, ESV). Conclusion Panic attacks can be a very debilitating disorder in many cultures, and there are many medical and psychotherapeutic treatments available that can help you cope and reduce the impact of fear on your life. Despite such treatments currently available, none can provide the freedom from fear found only in the presence of Jesus Christ.