a brief introduction to a common disorder jean hehn unit 6 human behavior
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PANIC DISORDER
A brief introduction to a common disorder
Jean Hehn Unit 6 Human Behavior
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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.
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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
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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.
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STRESS
Physical environment
Work environment
Home environment
Relationships with others
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTThe world around you in which you function
Noise
Pollution
People
Places
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WORK ENVIRONMENTThe place in which you work
Bosses
Coworkers
Machine Noise
Deadlines
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HOME ENVIRONMENTWhere you live your daily life
Family
Friends
Pets
House
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RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS
Personal relationships with those in your life
Significant other
Children
Parents
Siblings
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BRAIN FUNCTION Low serotonin levels
Lack of or over active neurotransmitter activity
Vitamin deficiency
Brain trauma
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SYMPTOMS MY INCLUDE A sense of impending doom or death
Rapid heart rate
Sweating
Trembling
Shortness of breath
Hyperventilation
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SYMPTOMS, CONTINUED Nausea
Abdominal cramping
Chest pain
Headache
Dizziness
Faintness
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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
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TREATMENT Medications
Psychotherapy
Alternative medicine
Lifestyle and home remedies
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MEDICATION TREATMENTSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs) Prozac Paxil
Zoloft
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Effexor
Benzodiazpines Xanax
Klonopin
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PSYCHOTHERAPY
Cognitive behavioral therapy help you change thinking
patterns that trigger your fears
Psychodynamic psychotherapy Increasing your awareness
of your unconscious thoughts and behaviors.
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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Relaxation training Deep breathing
Yoga Meditation
The nutritional supplement inositol Oral supplement
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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.
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YOU ARE NOT ALONEThese people suffer from anxiety attacks
Delta BurkeSally Field Sir Isaac
Newton
Alanis Morisette Nicole Kidman
Dean Cain Ann Wilson Donny
Osmond
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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