DON’T PANIC HELP YOURSELP DURING THIS COVID 19 PANDEMIC SITUATION
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.
What causes panic disorder?
· Family history of panic attacks or panic disorder.
· Major life stress, such as the death or serious illness of a loved one.
· A traumatic event, such as sexual assault or a serious accident.
· Major changes in your life, such as a divorce or the addition of a baby.
· Smoking or excessive caffeine intake.
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by reoccurring unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, numbness, or a feeling that something terrible is going to happen.The maximum degree of symptoms occurs within minutes. There may be ongoing worries about having further attacks and avoidance of places where attacks have occurred in the past.
CAUSES OF PANIC DISORDER
The cause of panic disorder is unknown panic disorder often runs in families.
Risk factors include smoking, psychological stress, and a history of child abuse.Diagnosis involves ruling out other potential causes of anxiety including other mental disorders, medical conditions such as heart disease or hyperthyroidism, and drug use.
Screening for the condition may be done using a questionnaire.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
If you have mild symptoms and are otherwise healthy, self-isolate and contact your medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice.
Seek medical care if you have a fever, a cough, and difficulty breathing. Call in advance.
Stays relax don panic and the most important things to is PRAYERS.
GOD BLESSES US ALL!
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