FMST Tuesday, April 15th (Panic Disorder)

Panic Disorder & Panic Attacks

Family Studies 12Mr. Schofield

April 15, 2014Lesson 6

Today’s Pathway

Check-In and Attendance Sticky note activity Debrief Blackout poems & hand back Collect project proposals & overview Discussion re: Panic Disorder Sharing stories activity Is Mindfulness beneficial? Exit Slip: Questions from activity Next Class: PTSD & Medication

Project Proposals

Proposal forms are due today Due Date: Thursday, May 1st Presentation Date: Thursday, May 1st

Sign-up sheet posted on board Any questions?

Panic Disorder

Panic Attack

Panic Attacks

Definition

Panic Disorder: “an anxiety disorder and is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.”

Description

People with panic disorder have sudden and repeated attacks of fear that last for several minutes.

A person with panic disorder may become discouraged and feel ashamed because he or she cannot carry out normal routines.

Panic attacks are characterized by a fear of disaster or of losing control even when there is no real danger.

A person may also have a strong physical reaction during a panic attack.

Who Is At Risk?

Panic disorder affects about 6 million American adults.

Twice as common in women as men. Panic attacks often begin in late

adolescence or early adulthood. Not everyone who experiences panic

attacks will develop panic disorder. Many people have just one attack and

never have another. The tendency to develop panic attacks

appears to be inherited.

Symptoms

Sudden and repeated attacks of fear A feeling of being out of control during a

panic attack An intense worry about when the next attack

will happen A fear or avoidance of places where panic

attacks have occurred in the past Physical symptoms during an attack, such as

a pounding or racing heart, sweating, breathing problems, weakness or dizziness, feeling hot or a cold chill, tingly or numb hands, chest pain, or stomach pain.

Panic Attack

Causes

Genetic Brain chemistry Stress Environmental factors

Treatment

Psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – teaches

a person different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting to situations that help him or her feel less anxious and fearful.

Medication Anti-anxiety & Antidepressants

Tips

Calm breathing Realistic thinking Facing fears Making coping cards

What is Agoraphobia?

Many adults with panic disorder also have agoraphobia.

Agoraphobia involves fear and avoidance of situations or places where escape might be difficult.

Or, where help might not be available if you have a panic attack.

Personal Stories

Read one of the stories about Panic Disorder.

Take turns sharing with group members what the story is about.

Respond to questions, and hand these in at the end of class.

Meditation

What is the value in meditation? What are some stereotypes related

to it? Consider this when watching this

TED Talk

Mindfulness TED Talk

Closing Activity

Option A: 10 minutes of silence

Option B: ‘Questioning the Future’ Game

Closing

Questions? Next Class: PTSD & Medication

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