1.2. Panic Disorder

Question 1

Composed of discrete episodes of panic attacks that is, 15-30 minutes of rapid, intense, escalating anxiety in which the person experiences great emotional fear as well as physiological discomfort

Answer 1

Panic Disorder

Question 2

During a panic attack, a person has overwhelmingly intense anxiety and displays four or more of the following symptoms

Answer 2

Palpitations
Sweating
Tremors
SOB
Sense of Suffocation
Chest pain
Nausea
Abdominal distress
Dizziness
Paresthesias
Chills
Hot flashes

Question 2

It is diagnosed when the person has recurrent, unexpected panic attacks followed by at least 1 month of persistent concern or worry about future attacks or their meaning or a significant behavioral change related to them

Answer 2

Panic Disorder

Question 3

Fear of the marketplace or Fear of being outside

Answer 3

Agoraphobia

Question 4

Onset of panic disorder

Answer 4

Late adolescence and mid-30s

Question 5

The relief of anxiety achieved by performing the specific anxiety-driven behavior such as staying in the house to avoid the anxiety of leaving a safe place

Answer 5

Primary gain

Question 6

The attention you received from others as a result of these behaviors

Answer 6

Secondary gain

Question 7

Treatment: Panic Disorder

Answer 7

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Deep Breathing therapy
Medications

Question 7

Medications for Panic Disorder

Answer 7

Benzodiazepines
Tricyclic antidepressants
Antihypertensive (clonidine - catapres, propranolol - inderal)