Panic
Treatments
PANIC
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror for no apparent reason. Physical symptoms may also occur, such as: Tachycardia Chest pain Shortness of breath Dizziness Panic attacks can happen anytime, anywhere, and without warning. You can be afraid of another crisis and avoid the places where you had a crisis before. In some cases, fear dominates people's lives and they cannot leave their homes. Panic disorder is more common in women than in men. It usually begins among young adults. Sometimes it starts when a person is under a lot of stress. Most people get better with treatment. Therapy can show you how to identify and change thought patterns before they lead to panic. Medicines can also help.
Panic symptoms
A crisis or panic attack begins suddenly and most often reaches its peak within 10 to 20 minutes. Some symptoms can continue for an hour or more. A panic attack can be mistaken for a heart attack. Panic attacks can include anxiety about being in a situation where escape may be difficult (such as being in a crowd or riding in a car or bus). A person with panic disorder often lives in fear of another attack and may be afraid of being alone or away from medical help. People with panic disorder have at least four of the following symptoms during an attack: Chest discomfort or pain Dizziness or fainting Fear of dying Fear of losing control or imminent death Feeling of suffocation Feelings of separation Feelings of unreality Nausea and upset stomach Numbness or tingling in hands, feet or face Palpitations, rapid heart rate, or pounding heartbeat Feeling of shortness of breath or suffocation Sweating, chills, or hot flashes Trembling or shaking Panic attacks can change behavior and performance at home, work, or school. People with this disorder are often concerned about the effects of their panic attacks. People with panic disorder may have symptoms of: Alcoholism Depression Drug addiction Panic attacks cannot be predicted. At least in the early stages of the disorder, there is no trigger that starts the attack. The memory of a past attack can trigger panic attacks. At the Carbonell Institute you can find your psychiatrist in Palma de Mallorca, where Dr. Jose Carbonell and his team of psychiatrists and psychologists will advise you on the appropriate treatment for your needs.
