Panic disorder
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">Panic disorder<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sometimes feeling anxious is quite normal. However, a person can have panic disorder if they experience panic attacks repeatedly and unpredictably. People experiencing a panic attack experience a sense of dread for several minutes accompanied by intense physical symptoms.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The frequency and intensity of panic attacks can pervade the life of the person having them. This makes it difficult for her to function and act normally at work, in society or in other areas of daily life. She is constantly afraid of experiencing another episode of panic.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">Panic disorder with agoraphobia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Agoraphobia sometimes accompanies panic disorder. The person with agoraphobia fears public places, often because they are afraid that they will not be able to get out easily or that they will have a fit. For example, a person who has agoraphobia may not be able to go grocery shopping or go to a concert.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">When agoraphobia occurs, its symptoms usually appear within a year of the onset of panic attacks.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">Symptoms<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">A panic attack is characterized by the sudden, unpredictable onset of one or more of the following symptoms:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Heart palpitations or rapid heartbeat;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height: 150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Excessive sweating;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height: 150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Tremors or muscle twitches sometimes generalized to the whole body;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height: 150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Numbness or tingling;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height: 150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Dizziness, vertigo, or feeling like you are about to pass out;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height: 150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Hot flashes or, conversely, chills;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height: 150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Nausea or abdominal discomfort;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height: 150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Feeling of tightness, as if the chest is compressed by a weight;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height: 150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Feeling of suffocation or choking, shortness of breath;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height: 150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Feeling unreal, out of control, going crazy;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-ansi-language: EN-US">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Afraid of dying.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">When to consult<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Do not wait until you are no longer able to do your usual activities to consult. If you have symptoms, you can consult certain organizations and associations working in the field of anxiety disorders. These offer information, help and support.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">However, see your family doctor or other healthcare professional if you experience any of the following:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Your panic attacks are causing you distress;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">You have difficulty with your daily activities and with your social, professional or family responsibilities;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">You isolate yourself or limit your daily activities because you are afraid of having panic attacks.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">A healthcare professional will be able to assess whether you have panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, or another condition that has similar symptoms. To properly assess you, your doctor may need to check up on your physical condition or order lab tests. He will suggest a treatment plan tailored to your needs.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">See the Help and Resources section for the resources available to you.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">Treatments<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Panic disorder is a treatable illness. There are recognized treatments to treat this disorder. Treatments allow people with this disorder to regain control over their lives and daily activities. The earlier a person sees, the better their chances of recovery.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In the majority of cases, panic disorder is treated effectively with self-care, group psychological education, physical activity, intervention, psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of some of these treatments.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Treating panic disorder also decreases agoraphobia. It often goes away on its own as the panic attacks subside. In rare cases, a person being treated who no longer has panic attacks may continue to have agoraphobia.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">Protection and prevention<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you have symptoms of panic disorder, you can take action today. Tips for maintaining good mental health will help you change some lifestyle habits. These changes will help you eliminate factors that are making or sustaining your condition.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Start talking to our volunteers with the same issue <u>start here <o:p></o:p></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal">How to act during a panic attack<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If a seizure does occur, the best thing to do is to stay put and breathe slowly until the seizure stops.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Avoiding public places does not prevent panic attacks. On the contrary, it can intensify your seizures and cause you to isolate yourself. Remember that even the most bothersome and intense panic attacks last only a few minutes and never kill anyone.<o:p></o:p></p>
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