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A Panic Attack is...
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A discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which four or more of the following symptoms develop abruptly and reach a peak within 10 minutes.
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Are Panic Attacks a diagnosable disorder?
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No, You can have panic attacks without having Panic Disorder.
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What are the possible Physiological symptoms of a panic attack?
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-Palpitations or a pounding heart, -sweating, trembling or shaking, -Sensations of shortness of breath or being smothered, -feeling of choking,
chest pain or discomfort. -Nausea or abdominal distress, -feeling dizzy, lightheaded or faint, -derealization or depersonalization, -feel of losing control or going crazy, -fear of dying, -Parethesias (numbing or tingling sensation), -and chills or hot flushes. |
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A. Panic Disorder, to qualify you need what 2 things?
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1. Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks
2. At least one of the attacks followed by 1 month or more of a. persistent concern about having additional attacks. b. worry about the implications of the attack or the consequences. |
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B. Panic attacks, in order to qualify for Panic Disorder, can not be the direct result of...
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physiological effects of a substance, or a general medical condition
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C. Panic Attacks are not better explained by...
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Another mental disorder, such as social, or specific phobia.
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D. Specify with or without...
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Agoraphobia.
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As a result of panic attacks, what disorder can develop?
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Agoraphobia.
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