PANIC DISORDER
PANIC CYCLE
1. Bodily Sensation: The bodily perception (rapid heartbeat) to which the person who creates the feeling that something bad will happen, reacts with fear.
2. Panic Attack
The overreaction to the bodily sensation causes even more fear and turns into an attack.
3. High Anxiety
Anxious and sensitive mood that persists even after panic attack symptoms have subsided.
4. Fear of Fear
The fact that fear of having another attack causes the level of anxiety to remain high, which causes it to be more sensitive to bodily perceptions.
SYMPTOMS
Panic attack, occurring at the time:
Palpitation,
increased heart rate,
Sweating,
Shake,
The sensation of being suffocated
The feeling of suffocation,
chest pain or tightness in the chest,
nausea or abdominal pain,
dizziness, inability to stand,
Feeling of lightheadedness or fainting
Feeling shivering or hot flashes,
Conflicts,
Fear of losing control or going crazy
The fear of death
Occurs when at least four of its symptoms are present.
WHY
Persistent anxiety about unexpected panic attacks and that they will have other attacks in between attacks,
Persistent sadness with the belief that Panic Attacks can lead to dire consequences such as “having a heart attack and dying”, “losing control and going crazy” or “having a stroke”
Some behavioral changes are observed as a precaution against attacks and possible bad consequences (not going to work, not doing housework, not eating or drinking some food/drinks, taking medicine, water, carrying along).
TREATMENT
Psychotherapy gives effective results in the treatment of panic disorder.
In some cases, it is supported by drug therapy.
If you think you are experiencing the symptoms we have discussed, you may want to consider seeking expert advice.
