Can Panic Attacks Kill You?
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder in which you have repeated attacks of intense fear that something bad will occur when not expected.
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Panic attacks
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause is unknown. Genetics may play a role. Studies suggest that if one identical twin has panic disorder, the other twin will also develop the condition 40% of the time. However, panic disorder often occurs when there is no family...
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Self Help for Panic Attacks
What are the self-help strategies for panic attacks and are they effective? We know that if the problem is isolated, that is, it isn't... Read more »
Panic & Panic Disorder FAQs
Q. How Common is Panic Disorder? A. Very. Panic disorder affects millions of people. Q. Who Gets Panic Disorder? A. More women than men... Read more »
How to Beat Panic Attacks (part 2): Coping
Having faithfully and diligently followed my advice in part 1 of the program, you now have a full four weeks of material to review and make... Read more »
Facing Down Panic Attacks
You’re walking down the street, driving along the highway, or enjoying a movie when suddenly, for no apparent reason, you feel... Read more »
How to Manage a Panic Attack
It's not clear at this point what the underlying causes of panic attacks are, although there are indications that both genetics and... Read more »
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Panic attacks after trauma, PTSD not linked: study
According to a new study, people who suffer a panic attack during or immediately after a traumatic event aren't at increased risk of developing... Read more »
Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Panic attacksSymptomsA panic attack begins suddenly, and most often peaks within 10 - 20 minutes. Some symptoms may continue for an hour or more. A... Read more »
Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Panic attacksTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to help you function well during everyday life. A combination of medication and cognitive-behavioral... Read more »
Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Panic attacksPreventionIf you get panic attacks, avoid the following:AlcoholStimulants such as caffeine and cocaineThese substances may trigger or... Read more »
Panic attacks boost women's heart risk
A new study suggests that postmenopausal women who've had at least one panic attack may be at greater risk for heart disease, stroke, and even death.... Read more »
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