Essay On Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is fairly common psychological disorder which affects people mentally, emotionally and physically. Around 2 out of 100 people are affected by this condition. It is treatable in a number of ways and does not lead to any serious problems, but it does impact a person’s mental state severely. Panic attacks can be caused by underlying trauma, stress, catastrophic thinking and genetics. Panic disorder is a misunderstood disorder, with many people not knowing enough about it. It is not taken as seriously as some other disorders, yet has very serious effects on the person’s life. More should be done to raise awareness of this condition, to make it more accepted and understood. This article aims to give information about this disorder and raise awareness of how it impacts all areas of someone’s life.
It happens when your body experiences an abnormal amount of fear, nervousness, anxiety and dread. These feelings are coupled with physical symptoms. These include shaking, a feeling of heart palpitations, nausea, dizziness, chest pains and harsh breathing. Also, you can feel a detachment from reality, almost as if you were standing outside of time.
The treatments for panic attacks are either medication or therapy. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioural therapy, which is basically ‘retraining’ your brain and thought patterns …show more content…
It is a timely process. It is a misconceived disorder, with stereotypes around it. More should be done to make others understand how people with this disorder cope with the everyday struggles of life. People who aren’t aware of the disorder may find the behaviour annoying, such as not wanting to order their own food or not wanting to speak to a teacher/boss. Also, many people think that by pushing others to do the things they are frightened of, they will overcome their fear. This is not the case and can just make matters