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Panic Disorder

Panic Disorder. By: Allison Lang & Kara Sephakis. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS . Symptoms S weating , heartbeat increases, intense fear, shaking, chest pain, abdominal distress, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, a chocking sensation, feeling of detachment, numbness or tingling, chills or flushes .

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Panic Disorder

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  1. Panic Disorder By: Allison Lang & Kara Sephakis

  2. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS • Symptoms • Sweating, heartbeat increases, intense fear, shaking, chest pain, abdominal distress, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, a chocking sensation, feeling of detachment, numbness or tingling, chills or flushes. • Signs • Experience frequent, unexpected panic attacks that aren’t tied to a specific situation. • Are behaving differently because of the panic attacks, such as avoiding places where you’ve previously panicked. • Worry a lot about having another panic attack.

  3. Description of illness • Panic disorder -is a mental disorder marked by recurring, unexpected panic attacks. • This may last up to several seconds to several minutes. • Could happen with out any warning, and no clear reason.

  4. TREATMENTS • Therapy • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy • Exposure therapy for panic attacks and panic disorders • Medication • Antidepressants • Benzodiazepines

  5. Tips for managing panic disorders • Learn more about panic disorders and attacks • Avoid smoking and caffeine • Learn how to control your breathing • Practice relaxing techniques • Stay away from place where you had past experiences of panic attack • Think of a happy place

  6. Images of panic disorders

  7. Works cited • Bruce, Timothy J. "Panic disorder." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. • Segal, Jeanne and Melinda Smith. “Panic Attacks and Panic Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments”. Healthguide.org. Web. June 2012.

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