Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is a physiological phenomenon of the body's 'fight or flight' response constantly being set off in the body when there's no actual danger. Mostly characterized by the instances of the fear of a medical problem, such as a 'heart attack' or 'internal bleeding', and the misinterpretation of the body's physical symptoms leading to an impending doom or fear of death. This documentary explores how genetics in combination with stress trigger this rare but temporary anxiety disorder.