Many people experience panic attacks only a few times in their lives. When an individual has reoccurring attacks and also fear the next time one happens, you may have a psychological disorder called panic disorder. Two years ago I started having these panic attacks and have been dealing with it ever since. The first attack I had was when I was 16 and went to a haunted house. After purchasing my ticket and entering the attraction with my group, I suddenly felt chest pains and I couldn’t breathe. Sweat was running and tears rolled down my face but I was unaware why because I had been to a haunted house before. I ended up having to go through the emergency exit because I felt like my heart was about to burst through my chest. After sitting in
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Genetics, stress, and certain changes in the way your brain functions all play a role in this disorder. This disorder sometimes runs in families but no one knows for sure why some have it and others don 't. Studies have found that parts of the brain are complex in fear and anxiety (Panic, n.d). These attacks may start off suddenly and without any warning, but with time, they are generated by certain conditions in a person’s life. Research has suggested that the natural fight-or-flight response to danger is involved in panic attacks. Countless of the same reactions occur in a panic attack but it is unknown why they happen when there is no existing danger …show more content…
Panic disorder is one of the most treatable of all anxiety disorders, by responding in most cases to certain medication or cognitive psychotherapy. This can change thinking patterns that can lead to fright and unease. Panic disorder often goes along with other serious problems, such as depression or drug abuse. It also can lead to alcoholism, another serious problem that can occur. Symptoms of depression contain feelings of sadness, variations in appetite, no energy, and not being able to concentrate. Most people with this can be treated with antidepressant medications. The first thing you should do when you experience this symptoms should be to see a doctor. The doctor should perform and exam to make sure there isn’t another problem causing the symptoms (Panic,
Genetics, stress, and certain changes in the way your brain functions all play a role in this disorder. This disorder sometimes runs in families but no one knows for sure why some have it and others don 't. Studies have found that parts of the brain are complex in fear and anxiety (Panic, n.d). These attacks may start off suddenly and without any warning, but with time, they are generated by certain conditions in a person’s life. Research has suggested that the natural fight-or-flight response to danger is involved in panic attacks. Countless of the same reactions occur in a panic attack but it is unknown why they happen when there is no existing danger …show more content…
Panic disorder is one of the most treatable of all anxiety disorders, by responding in most cases to certain medication or cognitive psychotherapy. This can change thinking patterns that can lead to fright and unease. Panic disorder often goes along with other serious problems, such as depression or drug abuse. It also can lead to alcoholism, another serious problem that can occur. Symptoms of depression contain feelings of sadness, variations in appetite, no energy, and not being able to concentrate. Most people with this can be treated with antidepressant medications. The first thing you should do when you experience this symptoms should be to see a doctor. The doctor should perform and exam to make sure there isn’t another problem causing the symptoms (Panic,