PANIC DISORDER- PSA
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Have you been diagnosed with panic disorder and are wondering how your doctor came to that conclusion? Or maybe you haven’t talked to a health professional yet, but you are sure what you’re experiencing is a panic attack. Or perhaps you know someone with panic disorder and you’d like to learn more about it.
Learning the basics of panic disorder can help you better understand the condition and those who have panic disorder:
Panic Disorder is an Anxiety Disorder
Panic disorder is one of several anxiety disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), anxiety disorders are the most common of all psychiatric disorders. In the United States alone, 40 million people suffer from anxiety disorders.
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The other anxiety disorders are:
* agoraphobia
* generalized anxiety disorder
* social anxiety disorder
* obsessive-compulsive disorder
* post-traumatic stress disorder
* specific phobias
Symptoms of Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is marked by recurrent, spontaneous panic attacks. A panic attack is an intense period of fear or discomfort. During the attack, a person may experience several uncomfortable symptoms. See What Are the Symptoms of Panic Disorder? for a complete list.
To be a diagnosed panic attack, four or more symptoms should be present. Otherwise, the attack is described as a “limited symptom attack.” Those who experience panic attacks usually describe them as occurring “out of the blue.”
Diagnosing Panic Disorder
One panic attack does not result in a diagnosis of panic disorder. In fact, many people experience a panic attack at some time in their lives. While the experience may be a bit disconcerting, it doesn’t result in panic disorder.
To become panic disorder, the initial panic attack will be followed by at least a month of one or more of the following:
* Constant worry about having another panic attack
* Constant worry about the cause of the attack (ex: heart attack)
* Major behavioral change related to the panic attack
In addition, it should be determined that the panic attacks are not the result of:
* A substance (drug abuse, medication)
* A physiological condition (such as hyperthyroidism)
* Another psychiatric disorder (particularly other anxiety disorders)
In other words, it’s important to have a complete physical to rule out all possible causes, and it’s important to find a mental health provider who specializes in anxiety disorders to rule out other possible diagnoses.
The Importance of Panic Disorder Treatment
Many researchers believe panic disorder to be a chronic condition. Indeed, for many, the severity of panic disorder seems to fluctuate over time.
The chronic nature of panic disorder emphasizes the need for early and appropriate treatment. The NIMH notes that a combination of medication and cognitive behavioral therapy works the best for the most people. Individual needs, however, vary, so the person with panic disorder and the treatment provider should be willing to keep trying different approaches until the most effective treatment is found.
If untreated, panic disorder often becomes more and more disabling. The initial panic attack is followed by chronic worry and, usually, more attacks. Many people begin to avoid places and situations where they’ve had panic attacks. This can lead to another disabling condition called agoraphobia. As their lives become more limited, some people become depressed. Others turn to alcohol or drugs to self-medicate and ease the symptoms. Relationships and jobs may be severely affected. These terrible possibilities may be avoided, however, with quick and proper treatment.
Self-Diagnosis of Panic Disorder
Self-diagnosis may help you talk more clearly about your problems with your treatment provider. Sometimes it’s difficult to put those intense symptoms into words. Reading about panic disorder may help. On the other hand, self-diagnosis should not be a substitute for professional diagnosis. As mentioned above, panic attacks may indicate physiological problems. And panic attacks may also appear with other anxiety disorders. It is important to discuss your concerns with a professional and to have all possible problems ruled out first.
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Thank you so much …
Thank you so much for posting this video. I have the condition of panic disorder and know how traumatizing it is. My treatment has been successful as I was prescribed an anti-depressant along with anxiety medication. People generally don’t understand how serious this illness is. It is very real condition. If anyone feels the symptoms described in this video, I suggest you see the doctor ASAP.
Hi everyone,
I …
Hi everyone,
I am the author of PanicAttackResearch. blogspot. com
I have panic attacks for 12-years and my condition has pretty much improved. I understand how you all feel as I am a sufferer myself. I am sincere in helping everyone whom have panic attacks.
Please do visit my site to learn more and techniques I’ve created to help cope panic-attacks. I do NOT sell products or services. All my tips and techniques are free for you.
With Regards,
Seng
I have …
I have depersonalization and derealization too
do u mean that if …
do u mean that if someone was to look at u, they would have never known u had this disorder? When do u feel the most anxiety?
hey i also get them …
hey i also get them in cars. Only if im driving alone im confident and panic free but once someone is i the car with me i feel like i just need to get out the car and run away. I cant hold in the feelings i get when i get panic attacks in cars. its the hardest thing ever. u feel like ur in a rollescoaster going down the steepest hill ever right ?
yea but how do we …
yea but how do we fix this. I want to wake up and never feel anxiety again. Its killing me so much slowly because i see my youth passing by and im just letting my days waste. I do more than i used to but im ashamed of my disorder. People must think im just crazy.
yea i hate when …
yea i hate when people say suck it up or its all in ur head. it is in our head but its difficult for us to overcome this. It takes more than to suck it up for us to get rid of this panic attacks. I think if ur family and freinds understood it more it would be so much better. The people that know i have this disorder and that except me for this, really help me over come anxiety when i with them.
Sadly no one …
Sadly no one DOESN’T have this disorder understand and that suck it up answer is very common especially when the people who love you do not want to admit to themselves you have this illness. I’ve lost many a friend because they couldn’t understand. You’re not alone, anymore….
I hate this stupid …
I hate this stupid disorder. it’s ruined my life.and thanks to this stupid disorder I deal with depersonalization all the time now so for weeks at a time it can feel like I’m dreaming. just greaaaat. the worst part for me though is how my mom yells at me to suck it up and doesn’t understand just how hard it is.
I hate this because …
I hate this because it controls my life. I am an outgoing person but because of this i avoid going out with people and driving with them. I am alone because of this and i dont want people to know. i have been with my boyfreind for 4 years and he doesnt know.
I only has extreme …
I only has extreme panic attacks when others are around me in any situation. I never drive with anyone in the car not even my boyfreind or freinds. If im in the passenger seat and the windows are open and music is on, I get this overwhelming feeling because the noise of the wind and the music stick to my head and cause me to have panic attacks. It is so wierd. If i am walking into a restaurant and people are staring i cringe to control my uneasy feeling in my stomach.
HAS ANYONE FELT …
HAS ANYONE FELT THIS BEFORE??
Hi everyone,
I …
Hi everyone,
I am the author of PanicAttackResearch. blogspot. com
I have panic attacks for 12-years and my condition has pretty much improved. I understand how you all feel as I am a sufferer myself. I am sincere in helping everyone whom have panic attacks.
Please do visit my site to learn more and techniques I’ve created to help cope panic-attacks. I do NOT sell products or services. My tips and techniques are free for you to use and learn.
With Regards,
Seng
this sounds like …
this sounds like one of those text readers. it sounds so robotic lol. but yes, i have panic disorder and it sucks. it effects my work, my relationships and every aspect of my life.
i only get them …
i only get them when I am out in the car driving someone or when i havent had enough sleep
anyone here suffer …
anyone here suffer with them? well i when i get nervous and keep thinking about it i will get like really dizzy and feel like its not real i cant really explain does this mean i suffer with them??
You are definetly ” …
You are definetly “in the park” on briefly assessing this video, RexLaboro. I have ruminated on chucking another benzo fo the last five minutes. Your contribution has helped me to avoid this. This is weird, (most) people who I trust and intellectualy respect consider me a “strong” person and a reliable source of common advice, and I do not know the person they are looking at. It is ludicrous. My image does not fit the dis-order.
Thank you for ” …
Thank you for ” characterizing” panic dis-order. Suggestion is very powerful. Some people oddly seek dis-order to “discover” order (like me). An antagonistic approach, no doubt, likely caused from (self-constructed) belief techniques. No one could ever (teach) me successfully, my fear of letting go of self-contrived recognition has created ideo-syncracies that I actually live with. It is entirely complex, but there are a few areas that warrant a nomenclature.
this message is …
this message is intended for persiancutie19 and anyone who is going through bad times.
you need to get …
you need to get away from the people that put you down. surround yourself with only the people you want to be around and that deserve your presence. you are worth something and the people that tell you otherwise have problems themselves and it makes them feel better about themselves when they tear down other people. try not to let them get to you. you should try to find a counselor and talk to someone about your feelings. i know how you feel… hang in there. things will get better. i promise.
The robotic voice …
The robotic voice in the video is just horrible. Conveying information on panic disorder in this fashion is unpleasant. The heart beating and the robot women is overwhelmingly. Anyway, I have some what learned to control the attacks due to knowing what it is. But if I’m tired its hard to fight an attack off.
I feel the worst …
I feel the worst part of it is that people without it don’t understand how horrific it can be. My gut tells me it is a by product of all the years of Fear propaganda by the media and such that this disorder arose in our society. I don’t get them when I’m in Nature.
Peace,
B
u must be very …
u must be very brave. its just so scary when u cant control whats happening to u…and it just comes and goes out of no where
i had my firs panic …
i had my firs panic attack couple of months ago, it was these people from my boyfriends family, just putting me down and calling me names and saying im worth nothing, especially my boyfriends mother. but last night again she kept on doing the same thing, she is hurting me mentaly,my father did the same so did my mom.&they always talk about me,&how my birth made their lives worst!& its so sad that ive always was sorounded with people who would take their anger on me,i need help,i feel alone
29 years of attacks.
29 years of attacks.