Panic disorder :Comorbidity

Induced phobias
People who have had a panic attack &mdash; for example while driving, shopping in a crowded store, or riding in an elevator &mdash; may develop irrational fears, called phobias, about these situations and begin to avoid them. Eventually, the pattern of avoidance and level of anxiety about another attack may reach the point where individuals with panic disorder may be unable to drive or even step out of the house. At this stage, the person is said to have panic disorder with agoraphobia. This can be one of the most harmful side-effects of panic disorder as it can prevent sufferers from seeking treatment in the first place.