Panic Disorders and Addiction

Panic Disorders Panic Disorders are a form of anxiety. They are sudden and repeated attacks of fear that last for several minutes or longer. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, panic attacks are characterized by a fear of disaster or of losing control even when there is no real danger. A person may also have a strong physical reaction during a panic attack, and they are often confused with having a heart attack since symptoms are very similar. Panic attacks can occur at any time, and many people with panic disorders worry about and dread the possibility of having another attack. Symptoms of a panic attack include: Sudden and repeated panic attacks of overwhelming anxiety and fear A feeling of being out of control, or a fear of death or impending doom during a panic attack Physical symptoms, such as: pounding or racing heart, sweating, chills, trembling, breathing problems, weakness or dizziness, tingly or numb hands, chest pain, stomach pain, and nausea An intense worry about when the next panic attack will happen A fear or avoidance of places where panic attacks have occurred in the past Types of Panic Disorders No two panic disorders are alike. They are all rooted in various root causes, have many different levels of severity and can affect someone anywhere from multiple times a day to once a week. A single episode of panic when you lose your keys is completely normal. However, when it starts affecting your day-to-day life and is controlling your decisio...
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