Women are twice as likely as men to develop a panic disorder.
Panic disorder. This condition causes periods of terror known as panic attacks, which often occur for no reason and without warning and typically last between five and 30 minutes. During a panic attack, a person might shake, sweat, have trouble breathing, and experience chest pains. These attacks can occur during stressful events or appear out of nowhere. They can even happen during sleep. Women are twice as likely as men to develop a panic disorder.