No. There are no mental conditions that may be broadly labeled as “lifelong”. Although with mental conditions some people will spend their entire lives battling them - it isn't true for all people with any specific condition. read more
No, Panic Disorder does not have to be a lifelong condition. It is much more sensible and functional to regard Panic Disorder and Anxiety Disorders in general as psychological, emotional habits rather than medical conditions. read more
If this kind of random event has happened to you at least twice, and you constantly worry and change your routine to keep from having one, you might have panic disorder -- a type of anxiety disorder. One in 10 adults in the U.S. have panic attacks each year. read more
The DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for panic disorder require unexpected, recurrent panic attacks, followed in at least one instance by at least a month of a significant and related behavior change, a persistent concern of more attacks, or a worry about the attack's consequences. read more