Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder in which debilitating anxiety and fear arise frequently and
without reasonable cause.It usually appears during the teens or early adulthood.
Signs & Symptoms:
- Sudden and repeated attacks of fear.
- A feeling of being out of control during a panic attack.
- Worry about when the next attack will happen.
- Physical symptoms- racing heart,sweating,shortness of breath,weakness or dizziness,chest
pain,stomach pain.
Causes:
Family History- Panic Disorder sometimes runs in families.
Abnormalities in brain- Several parts of brain are involved in fear and anxiety.
Major life stress- Someone’s death and other stressful events in life can cause Panic Disorder.
People who suffers from Panic Disorder
- have greater risk of suicide.
- are more prone to alcohol and other drug abuse.
- feels emotionally and physically less healthy than non sufferers.
Treatments:
Medication and Psychotherapy can be generally treated.
Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder in which debilitating anxiety and fear arise frequently and
without reasonable cause.It usually appears during the teens or early adulthood.
Signs & Symptoms:
- Sudden and repeated attacks of fear.
- A feeling of being out of control during a panic attack.
- Worry about when the next attack will happen.
- Physical symptoms- racing heart,sweating,shortness of breath,weakness or dizziness,chest
pain,stomach pain.
Causes:
Family History- Panic Disorder sometimes runs in families.
Abnormalities in brain- Several parts of brain are involved in fear and anxiety.
Major life stress- Someone’s death and other stressful events in life can cause Panic Disorder.
People who suffers from Panic Disorder
- have greater risk of suicide.
- are more prone to alcohol and other drug abuse.
- feels emotionally and physically less healthy than non sufferers.
Treatments:
Medication and Psychotherapy can be generally treated.
