The purpose of this paper is to understand Panic Disorder and symptoms, types of the disorder, treatment, and relation to other disorders and how it affects people in general. Included, is a case study of "Sarah" who suffered with a panic disorder. Panic Disorder is when someone experiences unexpected panic attacks followed by at least one month of persistent concern about having another panic attack, worrying about the possible consequences of the panic attacks, or a behavioral change related to the attacks (Millon, 1996, p.559). Panic Disorder is not a disease. It may be assessed, but not definitively diagnosed. This disorder is distressing and disabling, physically, psychologically, and socially (Harvard, 2000, p.1).
One symptom of Panic Disorder is unexpected panic attacks. At least two panic attacks are required for diagnosis. Attacks may last from several seconds to several minutes. Doctors believe that every attack has a situational trigger and an essential feature (Morrison, 1995, p.402). Another symptom of the disorder is constant concern and worry. The most common trait found in all Panic Disorder patients is a fear of being embarrassed. When a person takes an attack once they are paranoid for up to three months about going into public for fear of taking another attack. People diagnosed with panic disorder experience great anticipation and are very anxious when they look forward. They often worry and think of the worst possible outcomes, and at night, nightmares often occur. .
Panic disorder patients often assume that they have an undiagnosed disease or think they are going crazy (Harvard, 2000, p.8). Sarah, also experienced severe anxiety in social situations. She had a terrible fear of having another attack, fear of losing consciousness, and a fear of embarrassment in social situations. Sarah had suffered in her sleep as well. Constant nightmares persisted, causing lack of sufficient sleep.
Panic Disorder is not a disease. ... One symptom of Panic Disorder is unexpected panic attacks. ... This is when other disorders are associated with Panic Disorder. ... There are certain people effected by Panic Disorder because some factors create susceptibility to Panic Disorder. In many cases Panic Disorder is hereditary. ...
Panic Disorders: Panic disorders are characterized by panic attacks that reoccur at unpredictable times with intense apprehension, fear, and terror. The disorder typically begins in young adulthood, but older people and children can be affected. ... For example, many people with panic disorders fear that they are having a heart attack, that they're about to lose control, or that they're going crazy. ... Agoraphobia: Panic disorders may progress to a more advanced stage in which the person becomes afraid of being in any place or situation where escape might be difficult to attain. ...
Panic Disorder is a common anxiety disorder in which a person has several "panic attacks" and is concerned about having more attacks. ... This often leads to what is known as PDA, or Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia. ... Causes of Panic Disorder There are four different viewpoints as to what causes panic disorder. ... Treatment of Panic Disorder Treatment for panic disorder usually includes medications and certain types of counseling. ... Conclusion Panic disorder is a very devastating disease. ...
In his book " The Emotional Brain" LeDoux calls anxiety a " brooding fear of what might happen", he also relates panic attacks to other disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, which used to be called shell shock and veterans of war were stricken with this disorder now we have found out that woman who have been raped or anyone that has experienced something traumatic such as 9/11 can have a problem with this disorder. ... The exact cause of panic disorder is unknown. ... People with this disorder often undergo medical evaluations for symptoms related to or...
In his book " The Emotional Brain" LeDoux calls anxiety a " brooding fear of what might happen", he also relates panic attacks to other disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, which used to be called shell shock and veterans of war were stricken with this disorder now we have found out that woman who have been raped or anyone that has experienced something traumatic such as 9/11 can have a problem with this disorder. ... The exact cause of panic disorder is unknown. ... People with this disorder often undergo medical evaluations for symptoms related to or...
Cognitive behavioral therapy 2 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: An Effective Treatment for Panic Disorder What is panic disorder? ... The central feature of panic disorder is the occurrence of panic attacks. ... The experience of unexpected panic attacks is not enough to meet criteria for panic disorder. ... More females than males seem to develop panic disorder. ... What is the Etiology of panic disorder? ...
Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder We have all experienced significant anxiety at one time or another. ... A panic attack is defined as " a short bout of panic that occurs suddenly and periodically." ( Comer, 1998 ) A panic attack is the most common indicator that an individual may be suffering from what is known as a panic disorder. Panic disorder is an "anxiety disorder marked by recurrent and unpredictable panic attacks... " In any given year, as many as 2.3 percent of all people suffer from panic disorder. ... *...
Panic Attack It all started in eighth grade. ... The following night, I had another panic attack, possibly worse than the first one. ... He told me that the "episodes" I was having at night were panic attacks. ... After all the questions had been asked and answered, he told me that I wasn't clinically depressed, I was suffering from Anxiety and Panic Disorder. ... I don't have panic attacks anymore, rarely need to use my sleeping pills at night, and my anxiety is non-existent. ...
Panic Disorder is another anxiety disorder that children face. It is characterized by repeated public panic attacks or sudden rushes of intense fear. ... Children with this disorder often worry about the next panic attack they might have and are extremely fearful of the side affects that accompany the attack. ... The main categories of medicine for Panic Disorders include SSRIs, Benzodiazepines, Tricyclic antidepressants, and Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors(Recognizing Panic Disorder 13). ... A little less common anxiety disorder is Tourette's Disorder. ...
