Q: what is a panic disorder?

Panic disorder: Is a form of anxiety disorders which presents with sudden onset of intense fear that triggers physical symptoms for no apparent reason. You feel like losing control, having heart attack or dying. Most attacks go away if stress is removed.

Q: panic disorder will it go away?

Seek help: Panic disorder can be very disruptive to an individual's life. The fear can worsen with time and not learning tools or trying medications to manage the level of anxiety. Seeking help for this disorder is very effective and structured.

Q: is panic disorder a real entity?

Yes, very real: Panic disorder is a genuine medical condition consisting of episodic intense anxiety & terror that come out of the blue. They're accompanied by physical symptoms such as: racing heart; chest pressure or pain; shortness of breath; feeling weak or dizzy; GI distress; tingling or numbness in hands, fingers, & sometimes face; feeling of loss of control & that death is imminent. Treatment helps!

Q: how can i control panic disorder?

A couple of ways: Panic disorder is a form of anxiety disorder. I would recommend seeing a doctor and see if you really have this. Also one can treat the underlying cause with a serotonin drug and use a tranquilizer like Clonazepam to take for breakthrough panic episosdes. In addition counseling can be helpful in dealing with this as well. Definitely get help as this is treatable.

Q: how do you develop a panic disorder?

out of the blue: For many folks, panic attacks start and come out of the blue and for no reason. For others, symptoms of anxiety and panic start in relation to some stress. Panic disorder as well as other anxiety problems tend to run in the family. A good book you can try is: stop obsessing by edna foa, which has techniques which are very useful.

Q: need some help, for a panic disorder?

Need to see Doctor: You need to consult your doctor or psychiatrist to get examined and treated properly.You may need benzodiazepines to abort the attacks and long term antidepressant meds like ssris, effexor, (venlafaxine) to prevent the attacks.There is no single reason for these episodes, but it can be hereditary and can be associated with disorders like bipolar disorder and depression.Stressful events can play a role in these

Q: how do i know if i have panic disorder?

You may have PD if U: 1) experience frequent, unexpected panic attacks that aren’t tied to a specific situation. 2) worry a lot about having another panic attack. 3) are behaving differently because of the panic attacks, such as avoiding places where u’ve previously panicked. Still, even if u don't meet the specific criteria for pd, u deserve to feel better about ur symptoms! consult w/ ur dr. Or a therapist. Gl!

Q: can a panic disorder go away on its own?

HOPEFUL: You could wait and see but wouldn't you like to feel in control of your life? Best bet: an experienced psychiatrist and meds and psychotherapy. Otherwise one could wait a long time unhappily.

Question 1

in studies what works better for gad panic disorder and phobias clonazepam or xanex xr?

Accepted Answer

My opinion : I prefer ssris. The medicines you listed unfortunately my opinion might be a bit too habit forming. Those can be used as adjuncts. But the maintenance medicine would be encouraged.

Question 2

what's risk of death with ep study 4 posible svt?  risk of complications? have panic disorder and terrified that i can't lie still and will have panic attack during the test.

Accepted Answer

Fear Not: You will be sedated and probably hardly aware that it's occurring.  Incidentally, panic disorder is a contributing factor to svt. Ep is a low risk procedure. Risk of death for svt is <0.1% and probably even lower.  Consider a 2nd opinion at emory in atlanta which is world famous for its cardiac treatment. Would  not consider ep for rare sx or until after a trial of medication.

Question 3

what is a panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Panic disorder: Is a form of anxiety disorders which presents with sudden onset of intense fear that triggers physical symptoms for no apparent reason. You feel like losing control, having heart attack or dying. Most attacks go away if stress is removed.

Question 4

panic disorder will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Seek help: Panic disorder can be very disruptive to an individual's life.  The fear can worsen with time and not learning tools or trying medications to manage the level of anxiety.

Seeking help for this disorder is very effective and structured.

Question 5

is panic disorder a real entity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very real: Panic disorder is a genuine medical condition consisting of episodic intense anxiety & terror that come out of the blue.  They're accompanied by physical symptoms such as: racing heart; chest pressure or pain; shortness of breath; feeling weak or dizzy; GI distress; tingling or numbness in hands, fingers, & sometimes face;  feeling of loss of control & that death is imminent.  Treatment helps!

Question 6

how can i control panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A couple of ways: Panic disorder is a form of anxiety disorder. I would recommend seeing a doctor and see if you really have this. Also one can treat the underlying cause with a serotonin drug and use a tranquilizer like Clonazepam to take for breakthrough panic episosdes. In addition counseling can be helpful in dealing with this as well. Definitely get help as this is treatable.

Question 7

how do you develop a panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

out of the blue: For many folks, panic attacks start and come out of the blue and for no reason. For others, symptoms of anxiety and panic start in relation to some stress. Panic disorder as well as other anxiety problems tend to run in the family. A good book you can try is: stop obsessing by edna foa, which has techniques which are very useful.

Question 8

need some help, for a panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Need to see Doctor: You need to consult your doctor or psychiatrist to get examined and treated properly.You may need benzodiazepines to abort the attacks and long term antidepressant meds like ssris, effexor, (venlafaxine) to prevent the attacks.There is no single reason for these episodes, but it can be hereditary and can be associated with disorders like bipolar disorder and depression.Stressful events can play a role in these

Question 9

how do i know if i have panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

You may have PD if U: 1) experience frequent, unexpected panic attacks that aren’t tied to a specific situation.  2) worry a lot about having another panic attack. 3) are behaving differently because of the panic attacks, such as avoiding places where u’ve previously panicked.  Still, even if u don't meet the specific criteria for pd, u deserve to feel better about ur symptoms! consult w/ ur dr. Or a therapist. Gl!

Question 10

can a panic disorder go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

HOPEFUL: You could wait and see but wouldn't you like to feel in control of your life? Best bet:
an experienced psychiatrist and meds and psychotherapy. Otherwise one could wait a long time unhappily.

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