Which of the following situations is more specific of a panic disorder.
While panic attack can happen with or without reasons, the diagnosis of panic disorder is considered when there are denovo (without reason) panic attacks. The other impoant features of panic disorder are: Anticipatory anxiety With or without agoraphobia As per the choices, the nocturnal panic attack awakening the individual from sleep is characteristic of panic disorder, whereas the other choices are more contextual panicky symptoms.
Panic attack at a death funeral
Panic attack at an interview
Panic attack at an exam
Panic attack waking one from sleep
Neurotic, Stress Related and Somatoform Disorders