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what is a panic disorder?

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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 2

panic disorder will it go away?

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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 3

is panic disorder a real entity?

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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 4

how can i control panic disorder?

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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 5

need some help, for a panic disorder?

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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 6

can a panic disorder go away on its own?

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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 7

what are the symptoms of panic disorder?...

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Panic attacks often: Last 2 to 10 mins. Sx’s can include: sense of severe anxiety or panic, chest tightness or pain, rapid or pounding heartbeat, areas of numbness or pins ; needles type sensation, hot flashes or chills ; heavy perspiration. There may be a tickle sensation in the stomach or nausea, feeling dizzy or faint ; physical shaking. The person may fear that they are going crazy, they are out of control or that.

Question 8

what are typical symptoms of panic disorder?

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Panic disorder: Symptoms of panic disorder include sudden attacks of fear and nervousness, as well as physical symptoms such as sweating and a racing heart. During a panic attack, the fear response is out of proportion for the situation, which often is not threatening. Some patients report the sense of going crazy or feeling like they're going to die.

Question 9

how long would panic disorder typically last?

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Panic: If u r referring to panic attacks, they usually last minutes. If panic disorder is not treated, it can be long-lasting.

Question 10

how to distract myself from my panic disorder?

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People who have: Panic attacks are ok but often fear dying or some other catastrophic event.  The fear of another panic attack becomes the real issue.  Some therapists will even prescribe panic attacks to help the person see that they are ok and that the attacks are self-limiting.  Please see a psychologist for support.  Peace and good health.

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