panic disorder When a person is exposed to a real and serious danger, he feels a natural fear and shows a physiological reaction to this danger.... But when a person experiences this feeling of fear chronically, unexpectedly and without any danger, he suffers from panic disorder.... Most people who experience panic attacks for the first time feel that they are having a heart attack.... If you want to read about the causes of this disease or its causes, the article... ### ### What is panic disorder? Panic disease is one of the types of anxiety disorders and it happens when the patient experiences sudden and unexpected panic attacks.. When the patient experiences sudden and overwhelming fear for which there is no clear reason, he may have a panic attack. afflicted Symptoms of this condition often appear in teenagers and young adults under the age of 25. Therefore, if a person has four or more panic attacks or is chronically afraid after experiencing a panic attack, they probably have panic disorder. Symptoms that are more common in panic attacks: - Heart palpitations - shortness of breath - Feeling of suffocation - Dizziness - Lightheadedness - Nausea - sweating - Shivering feeling - changes in mental state, including feelings of unreality or depersonalization (dissociation from self) Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet - Chest pain or tightness - A person's fear of death Panic attack symptoms often occur for no apparent reason and there is no proportion between the severity of the symptoms and the level of danger that provokes the person from the environment.... Since these attacks are unpredictable, they can significantly affect the patient's functioning.. Also, the fear of a panic attack or remembering a previous attack can lead to a new attack. Although the causes of panic attacks have not been discovered by experts, research has shown that this disease may have genetic causes. Panic disorder can also be related to important events that occur in a person's life, such as going to college, getting married or having a child, and losing loved ones. In the United States, women are twice as likely to suffer from this disease as men. experienced, it is better to see a doctor immediately.. Most people who experience a panic attack for the first time feel that they are having a heart attack.... To rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms, the doctor may perform an electrocardiogram to check heart function or blood tests... If the patient's heart condition is normal and no serious problem is diagnosed, the patient is referred to the general practitioner for primary care.. Suspected panic initiates first aid measures.... ### ### Treatment of panic disease Treatment for panic disorder is focused on reducing or eliminating symptoms by neurologists and typically includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This therapy teaches people to change their thoughts and actions in order to understand their panic attacks and control their fear. Medicines used to treat panic disorder can include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.. - Fluoxetine - Paroxetine - Sertraline - In addition to SSRIs, other drugs that are sometimes used to treat panic disorders include: - Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), which are another class of antidepressants... - Anticonvulsants Benzodiazepines, commonly used as sedatives, including diazepam or clonazepam Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are another type of antidepressant that are rarely used because of their rare but serious side effects. ### Panic disorder home treatment In addition to these drug treatment methods, there are a series of simple and available methods to reduce symptoms There are things you can do at home: - Regular exercise and meditation program - Sufficient sleep Avoid stimulants such as caffeine in coffee and tea ### Long-term effects of panic attacks Panic disorder is often a chronic (long-term) illness that is difficult to treat and most people who suffer from it do not respond well to treatment. If panic disorder is not treated, panic attacks and panic disorders can affect almost all areas of a person's life. - Developing specific phobias, such as fear of driving or leaving home - Feeling the need for medical care on a permanent basis - Creating feelings of social aversion - Work or study problems - Depression, anxiety disorders and other psychiatric disorders - Increasing the risk of suicide or creating suicidal thoughts - Alcohol or drug abuse - Financial problems and lack of job focus For some people, panic disorder may include agoraphobia (avoidance of places or situations that cause anxiety), because these patients fear that they will not be able to escape or help if they have a panic attack.. But in this neurological disease, planning to prevent panic attacks is more important than drug treatment. Although it is difficult to prevent panic attacks, it is possible to reduce the symptoms of panic attacks by avoiding alcohol and stimulants such as caffeine, as well as addictive drugs. It is not clearly known what causes panic attacks or why 1 in 75 people develop a chronic form of the disorder. Yes, you are more likely to experience panic attacks.. #### Stress Anxiety or stress is not the same as a panic attack, but the two conditions are closely related. Feeling stressed, overtired, or extremely anxious can be a risk factor for a panic attack in the future... #### Hormonal changes Hormonal changes or drug effects may affect brain chemistry and make them prone to panic attacks... #### Life Events Disruption in a person's personal or professional life, including the loss of a loved one or being fired from a job, can cause great anxiety, which is a serious risk factor for the disease... #### Neurological Underlying Diseases These diseases may include the following: - Generalized anxiety disorder - Acute stress disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder - Obsessive compulsive disorder - People who have specific phobias #### Previous panic attacks People who have had a history of these attacks live with the stress caused by their repetition.. This situation can lead to decreased sleep, increased stress and a greater risk of panic attacks..