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Panic disorder

Panic disorder. A brief introduction to a common disorder. Jean Hehn Unit 6 Human Behavior. What is panic disorder?.

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Panic disorder

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  1. Panic disorder A brief introduction to a common disorder Jean Hehn Unit 6 Human Behavior

  2. What is panic disorder? • If a person suffers from several panic attacks and have spent long periods in constant fear of another attack, they may have a chronic condition called panic disorder. • Panic disorder is commonly known better as a condition in which a person suffers from panic attacks.

  3. Causes of panic attacks or panic disorder It’s not clearly known what causes panic attacks or disorders, however things that may play a role are: • Genetics • Stress • Certain changes in the way parts of your brain function

  4. Genetics • A family member may suffer from the disorder. • Children of parents who have panic disorder are up to 8 times more likely to develop the condition.

  5. Stress • Physical environment • Work environment • Home environment • Relationships with others

  6. Physical environment The world around you in which you function • Noise • Pollution • People • Places

  7. Work environment The place in which you work • Bosses • Coworkers • Machine Noise • Deadlines

  8. Home environment Where you live your daily life • Family • Friends • Pets • House

  9. Relationships with others Personal relationships with those in your life • Significant other • Children • Parents • Siblings

  10. Brain function • Low serotonin levels • Lack of or over active neurotransmitter activity • Vitamin deficiency • Brain trauma

  11. Symptoms my include • A sense of impending doom or death • Rapid heart rate • Sweating • Trembling • Shortness of breath • Hyperventilation

  12. Symptoms, continued • Nausea • Abdominal cramping • Chest pain • Headache • Dizziness • Faintness

  13. Statistics for u.s. population affected Generalized Anxiety Disorder: 6.8 million, 3.1% Panic Disorder: 6 million, 2.7% Women are twice as likely to be afflicted than men

  14. Treatment • Medications • Psychotherapy • Alternative medicine • Lifestyle and home remedies

  15. Medication treatment Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) • Prozac • Paxil • Zoloft Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) • Effexor Benzodiazpines • Xanax • Klonopin

  16. Psychotherapy Cognitive behavioral therapy • help you change thinking • patterns that trigger your fears Psychodynamic psychotherapy • Increasing your awareness of your unconscious thoughts and behaviors.

  17. Alternative medicine Relaxation training • Deep breathing • Yoga • Meditation The nutritional supplement inositol • Oral supplement

  18. Lifestyle and home remedies • Stick to your treatment plan • Join a support group • Avoid caffeine, alcohol and illegal drugs • Get physically active • Get sufficient sleep • Practice stress management and relaxation techniques.

  19. You are not alone These people suffer from anxiety attacks Sally Field Delta Burke Sir Isaac Newton Alanis Morisette Nicole Kidman Dean Cain Donny Osmond Ann Wilson

  20. Where to find help • Mental Health America (MHA) • 1-800-969-6642 • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-877-726-4727 • Health Resources and Services Administration 1-877-464-4772

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