Krishna Menon
Krishna Menon
Krishna Menon6
When the fear starts to conquer you,What do you do?Panic
Disorder
People with panic disorder may have: Sudden and repeated attacks
of fear, where they feel out of control, and overwhelmed. They
intense worry about when the next attack will happen, or what will
trigger it. Oftentimes, they have a fear or avoidance of places
where panic attacks have occurred in the past, or the situation
that lead to the panic attack, which can lead to social
reclusiveness and general hermit-like life style and agoraphobia.
An attack is not purely mental, and also has physical symptoms that
are key indicators that you or a loved one is having a panic
attack. These physical symptoms include a pounding or racing heart,
with possible stress-related tachycardia, as well as sweating,
difficulty breathing or shallow breaths, a weakness or dizziness
that forces the victim to collapse or pass out, as well as a
numbness in the body or hands, and a tingling pain in the stomach,
chest or body. If you experience these symptoms, please consult
your physician immediately, and attempt to seek help. Panic is a
serious disorder that can result in suicidal thoughts, or even
death. Over 40 million Americans suffer from panic attacks, which
is approximately 18% of all Americans, according to the Institute
of Mental Health. Could one of those Americans be you?How to tell
if YOU have a panic disorderSymptoms of Panic DisordersScientists
are unsure of the exact cause of panic disorder. Panic attacks run
through families, and you are more likely to have a panic attack if
your family has a genetic disposition Severe changes in lifestyle,
or significant drama or stress also induces panic attacks. Severe
anxiety, triggered by events such as a traumatic event, or shock,
can trigger a panic attack. Several medical conditions can cause
panic attacks, such as, but not limited to, valve prolapse,
hyperthyroidism (oversupply of thyroxin), hypoglycemia, stimulant
use, medication or drug withdrawal, and abuse of albuterol or a
similar heart simulant.
CAUSES OF PANIC DISORDERPanic Disorder is never your fault.
Frustration and anxiety are very real, and undiagnosed panic is an
emotional nightmare nobody deserves to face alone.
TREATMENTS FOR PANIC DISORDER Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: This
is the most common type of therapy, and also usually the most
successful. It seeks out the root of the problem, rather than
treating the symptoms. It tries to recreate the situation in which
you had the attack and find what caused it, known as the trigger,
and eliminate your fear by presenting the fear in a more logical
manner that dispels your fears. Once you figure out that nothing
catastrophic will result from your fear, your mania, and therefore
your panic, disappears. This type of treatment is handled by a
therapist or psychologist. Exposure Therapy: This type of therapy
heps you deal with your panic attacks. They expose you to a panic
attack while you are in a safe and controlled environment, helping
you recover and soothing you This type of treatment allows people
with panic disorder to help themselves in the case of an attack and
function properly. This is the beginning step to recovering from
agoraphobia. Medication: Medication simply treats some of the
symptoms of a panic disorder. It does not actually solve the
problem, but helps it go away. These medications must be prescribed
by a doctor. Benzodiazepines are quick acting pills, taken in case
of an emergency that work within 30 minutes and calm your body
down, reducing stress, inducing artificial euphoria.
Antidepressants are also a viable treatment method but must be
taken for months or weeks before they can start preventing
attacks.
YOURE NOT ALONESome peoples lives become so restricted that they
avoid normal activities, such as grocery shopping or driving. About
one-third become housebound or are able to confront a feared
situation only when accompanied by a spouse or other trusted
person. When the condition progresses this far, it is called
agoraphobia, or fear of open spaces.-NIMHDIAGNOSISBetter Safe Than
SorryPanic attacks can happen anytime, whether it be while youre at
school or fast asleep. They can strike at any time, and it is vital
that you be proactive in both acknowledging your panic disorder and
finding treatment. If you fear that you may have a panic disorder,
please see a doctor as soon as possible, since panic grows only
worse if left untreated. If you feel you may have a panic disorder.
Your doctor should give you some medication to temporarily relieve
your pain and confusion, while he or she refers you to a
specialist. However, it is vital to confirm that you do have a
panic disorder. The symptoms of a panic disorder can come from
various other mental diseases, such as depression, arrhythmia,
alcoholism or drug abuse. It is vital to list your symptoms to your
specialist and confirm that you are getting the treatment and the
help that you need and deserve. Living with a panic disorder IS
POSSIBLE. Millions of people coexist with their panic disorder,
with most eliminating it completely by the end of their life. Cras
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felis.Anxiety disorders, when paired with the life-saving
combination of therapy and treatment, is completely manageable, and
becomes a normal part of most peoples lives, simply another task to
deal with. People with an anxiety disorder are three to five times
more likely to go to the doctor and six times more likely to be
hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than those who do not suffer
from anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders develop from a complex
set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry,
personality, and life events. Many people who suffer from anxiety
also suffer from depression, making this even more complex. With
hard work and dedication those with panic disorders can finally
feel safe and like themselves again.
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