Panic Disorder
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What Is It?
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. A person with panic disorder has panic attacks, which are repeated, unexpected episodes of intense fear and anxiety along with physical symptoms linked to the body's normal response to danger.
If you are truly in danger (for example, if you are confronted by a criminal with a gun), your body readies itself for "fight or flight." Your heart rate increases; blood rushes to your arm and leg muscles, causing a trembling or tingling...
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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 »
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I am suffering from extreme chronic depression and panic disorder. Can Xanax and Klonopin help? Have other people experienced added... Read more »
Inositol (Vitamin B8) for Help With OCD and Panic Disorder
Inositol, a nutrient that is available as a supplement, has been shown to reduce symptoms of panic disorder and obsessive compulsive... Read more »
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... Read more »
Self-Help Tips for Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is common. It affects millions of people of all ages and is twice as common in women. There is a difference between someone... Read more »
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Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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.See... 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 disorder with agoraphobia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Panic disorder with agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which there are repeated attacks of intense fear and anxiety, and a fear of being in places... Read more »
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