Panic Disorder
What is panic disorder? Panic disorder occurs when you experience recurring unexpected panic attacks. The DSM-5 defines panic attacks as abrupt surges of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes. People with the disorder live in fear of having a panic attack.
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: PW150
Diagnosis: Panic Disorder
US Patients: 2.5% sometime in life
World Patients:
Sex Ratio: M;W2
Age Onset: adolescence or early adulthood
Brain Area: amygdala, anterior cingulate cortex, hippocampus and periaqueductal grey may all be autonomically stimulated and frightening extent
Symptoms: 1-5 or up to 20 minute duration; rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fear of losing control, going crazy or dying; choking, paralysis and others.
Progression: Treatment helps 50%, but 30% have recurrences.
Causes: PTSD, taking on too much responsibility, genetic, substance abuse-drug or alcohol;
Medications: Antidepressants, benzodiazopines, beta blockers
Therapies: learning positive self-talk helps to reduce the panic; reductions can occur within twelve weeks.
Youtube Video: Panic Attacks vs. Panic Disorder
Amazon or Library Book:
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Panic Attacks
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Support Group: mhanational.org; 800-273-8255
(Mental Health America)
4 CURRENT ARTICLES
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The world-wide medical research
reports chosen for each diagnosis
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PubMed article’s summary-abstract.
- Case report: Intensive online trauma treatment combining prolonged exposure and EMDR 2.0 in a patient with severe and chronic PTSDby Suzy J M A Matthijssen on May 7, 2024
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the case-report demonstrates that intensive trauma treatment online was successful in this specific case, thereby being a 'proof of concept' that intensive trauma treatment online is feasible. It might be promising for patients with severe and chronic PTSD and comorbid psychiatric disorders. However, further research must show if the results of this specific case can be translated to other patients with severe and chronic PTSD and comorbid psychiatric disorders.
- Psychiatric comorbidity and severity in anorexia nervosa: a comparative study of the DSM-5, the ICD-11, and overvaluation of Weight/Shape severity ratingsby An Binh Dang on May 6, 2024
This study assessed the rate of a.) the total and b.) specific psychiatric comorbidities among the three severity ratings for Anorexia Nervosa (AN): DSM-5, ICD-11 and overvaluation of weight and shape (OWS). The sample comprised 312 treatment-seeking patients with AN (mean age = 26.9). Weight and height were taken at intake to calculate BMI, the foundation for the DSM-5 and ICD-11 severity indices. The EDE-Q was used to assess OWS, and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview was...
- Long-term benefits of mindfulness on white matter tracts in panic disorderby Rahul Mathur on May 1, 2024
No abstract
- Anxiety among youth with food allergyby Sally Ho on April 29, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: Youth with FA might benefit from psychosocial interventions that address FA risk perception management and promote appropriate FA vigilance to cope with anxiety symptoms.