He has begun to avoid other situations, such as stairs, balconies, or multistory parking garages. When he has to climb
stairs or use balconies, he holds the handrail tightly and doesn’t look down. Roman has tried several ways to “control” his panic, such as breathing and medications. However, he continues to avoid the situations that trigger the frightening physical sensations, and as a result, his world grows smaller each month.

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