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
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.
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
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.
STRESS
Physical environment
Work environment
Home environment
Relationships with others
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTThe world around you in which you function
Noise
Pollution
People
Places
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe place in which you work
Bosses
Coworkers
Machine Noise
Deadlines
HOME ENVIRONMENTWhere you live your daily life
Family
Friends
Pets
House
RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS
Personal relationships with those in your life
Significant other
Children
Parents
Siblings
BRAIN FUNCTION Low serotonin levels
Lack of or over active neurotransmitter activity
Vitamin deficiency
Brain trauma
SYMPTOMS MY INCLUDE A sense of impending doom or death
Rapid heart rate
Sweating
Trembling
Shortness of breath
Hyperventilation
SYMPTOMS, CONTINUED Nausea
Abdominal cramping
Chest pain
Headache
Dizziness
Faintness
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
TREATMENT Medications
Psychotherapy
Alternative medicine
Lifestyle and home remedies
MEDICATION TREATMENTSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs) Prozac Paxil
Zoloft
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Effexor
Benzodiazpines Xanax
Klonopin
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Cognitive behavioral therapy help you change thinking
patterns that trigger your fears
Psychodynamic psychotherapy Increasing your awareness
of your unconscious thoughts and behaviors.
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Relaxation training Deep breathing
Yoga Meditation
The nutritional supplement inositol Oral supplement
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.
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
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
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