Panic attack and panic disorder
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that causes intense physical reactions without any real threat or reason. A panic attack is quite a bad experience for the patient During an attack, the patient loses control, thinks he is having a heart attack, or dies
Many people have 1-2 episodes of panic attacks in their lifetime, but this problem is not common and will go away when the stressful situation is over. If you have repeated, frequent, unexplained panic attacks that cause you to fear and anticipate the next attack, you may have panic disorder
Panic attack is not life-threatening, but it scares a person and interferes with normal life The treatment is quite effective
It is not known what causes a panic attack or panic disorder, but these factors are likely to be involved:
- Genetics
- Severe stress
- Temperament that makes a person prone to stress
- Changes in the function of parts of the brain
Certain studies confirm that the body's natural response to danger is involved in the development of a panic attack. For example, if you are being chased by a predator, the body develops an intense response Heart rate and breathing are accelerated to ensure blood supply in a life-threatening situation During a panic attack, a similar response is formed, but for no reason It is not known why the attack starts without real danger
A panic attack usually starts suddenly, without warning An attack can happen at any time - while driving, shopping, sleeping, at work, etc Sh Panic attacks may recur frequently or occur rarely
There are many types of panic attacks, but the symptoms usually peak within a few minutes You may feel tired after the attack is over
Panic attack includes these symptoms:
- Feeling of danger
- Fear of losing control or death
- Rapid, heavy heartbeat
- Sweating
- Shaking
- Shortness of breath, feeling of tightness Sometimes, they are so afraid of having a panic attack again that they avoid situations where they have had an attack before.
When to see a doctor
If you have symptoms of a panic attack, seek medical help as soon as possible A panic attack is very uncomfortable, but not dangerous Managing a panic attack on your own can be difficult, as symptoms worsen without treatment
Panic attack symptoms are similar to other illnesses such as a heart attack, so a medical evaluation is necessary to determine the underlying cause of the symptoms.
