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Non-Fearful Panic Disorder

A subset of panic disorder where symptoms/attacks occur without being triggered by fear/phobia. Symptoms/attacks are described as intense discomfort, accompanied by at least four of the 12 symptoms listed under the DSM definition for panic disorder. However, the symptoms of free-floating anxiety, fear of dying, fear of going crazy, or fear of... Read moreChevron
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Can Biology Explain Panic Disorder?

Most experts agree that both biological and psychological issues are involved in panic disorder. The area of debate is around the relative importance of each and how they may combine or interact. An influential proponent of the biological theory of panic is Professor Donald Klein, of the Columbia University Medical Center. It was Klein who... Read moreChevron
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Anxiety Caused by Noise

There are sounds all around us. Some of them we tune out like the hum of the refrigerator or the ticking of the clock. But some sounds pierce through our consciousness like shattering ice. The sound of a sudden siren or the boom of a thunderclap can provoke a startle response in many of us. But what happens when everyday sounds cause anxiety... Read moreChevron
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Use Shallow Breathing to Reduce Symptoms of Panic Attacks

Conventional wisdom touts the many benefits of deep breathing to prevent or reduce anxiety and panic attacks. The National Institute of Stress and Anxiety states, "Some experts consider deep breathing to be the most important step anxiety sufferers can take in reducing symptoms and promoting overall health." But, a new treatment, called... Read moreChevron
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Panic and Hyperventilation

The four most commonly reported symptoms of panic are rapid heart beat, sweating, dizziness and shortness of breath. People who suffer with shortness of breath often go to great and frequently unpopular lengths, to ensure a supply of fresh air is available. They may, for example, drive with the window down in all weathers. They may insist that... Read moreChevron
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