Transcript Panic Disorder

By: Kenzie , Mary , Laura Lee , Shelby
 Panic
is a feeling of sudden, helpless terror,
such as the overwhelming fright one might
experience when cornered by a predator.
 During a panic attack, a victim experiences
sudden and unexplainable attacks of intense
anxiety, leading the individual to feel a sense
of inevitable doom or event he fear that he
or she is about to die.
 Panic disorder may be inherited, in part.
 The disorder may also be the result of
interpreting physiological arousal, such as an
increased heart rate, as disastrous.

Is a type of anxiety disorder in which you have repeated
attacks of intense fear that something bad will occur
when not expected.
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A panic attack begins suddenly, and most often peaks
within 10 - 20 minutes. Some symptoms may continue for
an hour or more. A panic attack may be mistaken for a
heart attack.
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Panic attacks may include anxiety about being in a
situation where an escape may be difficult (such as being
in a crowd or traveling in a car or bus).
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A person with panic disorder often lives in fear of another
attack, and may be afraid to be alone or far from medical
help.
 Difficulty
breathing.
 Pounding heart or chest pain.
 Intense feeling of dread.
 Sensation of choking or smothering.
 Dizziness or feeling faint.
 Trembling or shaking.
 Sweating
 Nausea or stomachache.
 Tingling or numbness in the fingers and toes.
 Chills or hot flashes.
 A fear that you are losing control or are
about to die.
 Understand
that panic attacks are a mind
state.
 Realize that you are not alone.
 Understand what panic is.
 Go see a Doctor.
 Let people who are close to you know you
have a problem.
 Do not try to avoid those situations where
panic happens.
 Try as much as possible to decrease the
speed of your breathing by seeking to
relax.
 Do
endeavor to make an effort to include a
daily exercise routine into your life.
 Have a serious look at your overall
lifestyle.
 Get some rest.
 Prescription Medications.
 Panic
attacks and panic disorder are
treatable conditions. They can usually be
treated successfully with self-help strategies
or a series of therapy sessions.
 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
 Exposure therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy is generally viewed
as the most effective form of treatment for
panic attacks, panic disorder, and agoraphobia.
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the
thinking patterns and behaviors that are
sustaining or triggering the panic attacks. It
helps you look at your fears in a more realistic
light.
 For example, if you had a panic attack while
driving, what is the worst thing that would really
happen? While you might have to pull over to the
side of the road, you are not likely to crash your
car or have a heart attack. Once your learn that
nothing truly disastrous is going to happen, the
experience of panic becomes less terrifying.
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In exposure therapy for panic disorder, you are
exposed to the physical sensations of panic in a
safe and controlled environment, giving you the
opportunity to learn healthier ways of coping.
You may be asked to hyperventilate, shake your
head from side to side, or hold your breath.
These different exercises cause sensations
similar to the symptoms of panic. With each
exposure, you become less afraid of these
internal bodily sensations and feel a greater
sense of control over your panic.
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