Panic Disorder

1. Panic Disorder Psychology MinJeong Kang DongJin Jang

2. Why the panic disorder is a disorder? • Maladaptivity • Unjustifiable behavior • Disturbing behavior • Atypical behavior.

3. Symptoms • Intense episodes of extreme anxiety • Rapid heartbeat • Perspiration • Dizziness • Trembling • Sweating • Shortness of breath • Sensation of chocking

4. Possible Causes • Psychological perspectives • a connection with major life transitions; • Graduating from college • Entering the workplace • Getting married • Having a baby • Stress • Death of a loved one

5. Possible Causes • Biological perspectives • medical conditions • other physical causes • Mitral valve prolapse • Hyperthyroidism • Hypoglycemia • Stimulant use • Medication withdrawal

6. Therapy • Cognitive behavioral therapy • Cognitive therapy + behavior therapy • Change self-defeating thoughts and inappropriate behaviors • Advantage • Rapidly find the way of dealing problem • Short term • Disadvantage • Fairly new as a model

7. Therapy • Medication • Antidepressants (SSRI, MAOI, tricyclic antidepressants) • Anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines) • Advantage = Quick, direct effect on body • Disadvantage = Side effect, relicance

8. Personal Story • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzncm_bIdUU

9. Website • http://www.mentalhelp.net/ • http://www.mentalhealth.com/

10. Bibliography • "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 07 Oct. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioural_therapy>. • "Panic Disorder." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 07 Oct. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_disorder>. • "What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? - Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers." Yahoo! Answers UK - Ask Questions & Get Answers On Any Topic. Web. 07 Oct. 2011. <http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiegtNC9GKNtyr66ooBvtDt.CAx.;_ylv=3?qid=20090418072828AAvtK1A>.