"Panic Disorder is common and very troublesome. About three people in a hundred have it at some stage in life and many of those who have panic attacks go on to develop agoraphobia which ruins their lives. Having a full blown panic attack is a horrifying business and feels deadly, although it's not... Most of the suffering caused by Panic Disorder is unnecessary because effective treatments are available and safe. "The Panic Book" will tell you a lot about panic and it will tell you how it can be treated and beaten. It is written and illustrated by a Psychiatrist who has worked with panicky people for many years." --Publisher.