Panic Disor-der

PsychologyMinJeong KangDongJin Jang

Why the panic disorder is a disorder?

• Maladaptivity

• Unjustifiable behavior

• Disturbing behavior

• Atypical behavior.

Symptoms• Intense episodes of extreme anxiety• Rapid heartbeat• Perspiration• Dizziness• Trembling• Sweating• Shortness of breath• Sensation of chocking

Possible Causes• Psychological perspectives– a connection with major life transitions;

• Graduating from college • Entering the workplace• Getting married• Having a baby• Stress • Death of a loved one

Possible Causes

• Biological perspectives–medical conditions – other physical causes

• Mitral valve prolapse• Hyperthyroidism • Hypoglycemia • Stimulant use • Medication withdrawal

Therapy• Cognitive behavioral therapy– Cognitive therapy + behavior therapy– Change self-defeating thoughts and inap-

propriate behaviors• Advantage– Rapidly find the way of dealing problem– Short term

• Disadvantage– Fairly new as a model

Therapy• Medication– Antidepressants (SSRI, MAOI, tricyclic

antidepressants)– Anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines)

• Advantage = Quick, direct effect on body• Disadvantage = Side effect, relicance

Personal Story• http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzncm_bIdUU

Website• http://www.mentalhelp.net/• http://www.mentalhealth.com/

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