Panic disorder – panic attacks, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment & pathology
What is panic disorder? Panic disorder is characterized by having recurrent and unexpected panic attacks. This video covers the clinical definition of panic disorder, including the signs and symptoms of a panic attack. It also covers several complications and treatment methods. Find our full video library only on Osmosis: http://osms.it/more.
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I had 2 panic attacks fir the first time yesterday. I was just sitting at my desk, playing a calming game on my computer wity friends. Then boom. Head felt airy, trembling, couldnt think straight, felt like something was horriblly wrong, quickened breathing, and was hot. Washed with fear and worry.
Hapoened twice.
Wasnt the worst, compared to others' in the comments. But it was awful
What If The Patients Body Becomes Stiff Suddenly And white Saliva bubbles Coming from mouth With the shortness of Breath And Heart beating Fastly ? is It Aslo Symptom Of panic Attack
Having a panic attack??
Say this and believe: "The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not fear."
Speak to that evil spirit: "Demon I rebuke you in the name of Jesus. The Lord IS my shepherd and I shall not fear."
Having a panic attack??
Say this and believe: "The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not fear."
Speak to that evil spirit: "Demon I rebuke you in the name of Jesus. The Lord IS my shepherd and I shall not fear."
I have panic attacks about my fear of death and losing control during, my attacks I begin to hit myself or pinch myself and have a rapid heart rate I usually begin screaming or, breathing fast as the thoughts consume me.
Do panic disorder cause weak heart? I feel like my heart is not functioning well.
I got diagnosed with this way back 20 years ago but I have learned to deal with it for the most part , I know have the phobia of going out just incase , and if the thought of panic attack enters My head I'm already there ie in full swing of one , sitting reading this helps I've done all the treatments and medications , plus I suffer from other diagnosed brain issues , I just hope and 🙏 you are all OK with ❤ to you all because ik how hard it is living with any mental health issue .. keep pushing forward my fellow humans and know your not alone 😊
Been suffering from panic disorder a year now
I'm really lucky that I had these wonderful panic attacks Because I was walking down the wrong line drugs drinks women and being abusive and selfish many a times being atheist Just pleasurimg myself sensually god has been kind to me coz I'm one of his favourite
Why do you think we are facing panic attacks anxiety OCD schizophrenia bipolar because it's peak time we realise God and his will that we are not just this body and mind we are something far more than that even if we die than that doesn't mean end look at Near death experiences look at spirituality look at astral travels look at so many things proof of life after death consciousness which even science can't understand yet we are bound to this body thinking this is it we end so what if we end if this what he wants then fine with it coz we'll be wid lord soon in entire bliss of consciousness or else we'll be free from fear of death what worse could happen think think on that but we should never end our own lives no matter what coz take up any religion this human life is not to earn and make multiple relationship instead for liberation and doing service in the name of lord to welfare of society and being one with him so if u try to end this one ul end up trillions of time worse than this ur soul will rot without water for eons and than hell where ur bound to endless torture so think if we are gonna die let's set something right before that tel ur parents loved ones do something for them do good for society before our journey if not than still keep doing it without attachment love unconditionally see god in everything we are really lucky trust me coz only one growth is permanent that is spiritual rest all is bound to disintegrate with time
Just recently started having horrible panic attacks….Ive been to the ER twice this week. I literally thought I was dying in the ER….body went numb, couldn't control my breathing and passing out. The nurse gave me a low dose of Ativan and I calmed down.
There should be some cause…….. why this happens???
I have panic disorder lol, hell on earth
Now I have it together with severe Agorophobia
Now I can’t even enjoy life, I wish I never leaned too much into avoidance
Then it wouldn’t have grown into a panic disorder it would have just been anxiety disorder
I had a really bad episode last week where I knew on an intellectual level that I wasn't going to die but I was so scared that I would for days. It's so lonely to feel this way
When this happens dont hold your breath, its how you build life force.
does anyone feel like there's pressure and numbness on their head?
Omg do you guys get that headache and then your heart hurts
I personally think the text book information needs to be rewritten as it’s all bull.
And the help out there in Scotland, Wales, Ireland & England is a joke
NHS is crap
I get sudden flutters in chest or it can be loss of sensation in legs and this is all before I’m actually anxious, I tried exposure therapy but it did not wrk as my symptoms happen out the the blue whether I’m stress’d or not
All is in our minds.
2018, 8 am driving a manual stick shift in the left hand lane and a cop behind me. It was during the winter and it hit me. Had to pull over immediately. Got picked up and went to my family Dr. at the time. They didn't know what the hell it was (testing for vertigo) and even after all this time I still have explain the difference between anxiety and panic. It took my ability to drive, work, and family events. I have a great distain for those who claim that they had a panic attack. Believe me, you don't want what I have.
i suffered from anxiety during the pandemic, and sometimes i have panic attacks to the point that i don’t want to leave my room anymore because i’m scared i might have one while i'm outside, i was even hospitalized twice because of it. it sucks!
i've learned a technique on how to handle panic attacks, u just have to name 3 things u "see", 3 things u "hear", 3 things u "touch" it's basically a technique to distract yourself and divert your attention to other things. this technique helped me a lot whenever i get periods of panic attack.
Does anyone feel like pins and needles in their chest and on their face? If youve ever mowed a lawn your fingers vibrate afterwards, or like your leg falls asleep but its that feeling on my face and chest, it spreads to my limbs and everything gets stiff. I always think im having a heart attack. Prior Service please anyone let me know if this is normal
I have had a panic attack and it turned into a asthma attack
Anyone here rn i just got a full blown panic attack i have shortness of breath!
I’m honestly happy that my first panic attack happened when I got home after a long trip. It’s like my body stored it up on the trip and let it all out, I thought. But then came the fear of more attacks and I’ve had three or four doozy’s in the last week. But I recognize that this isn’t going to stop unless I take a stand. Thankfully, the first attack happened at home which means they can happen anywhere and I shouldn’t just stay home. I can still function in my life but anxiety thrives off of avoidance so when my doctors office opens I’m calling them!
I had a 45 minute panic attack, knowing the whole time what it was. We were far away from home and my friend had to drive me to our hometown hospital. My poor friend was terrified 😨 because I was unhinged and then I would tell her I was okay, and then I would come unhinged again. 😮😢 She saw the horror and confusion, the puking and threatening to need to get out of her car while going 70 mph 🫣. It's a nightmare!
Had one in the gym the other day omg so embarrassing.
Very good panic attcks
This literally started for me 4 months ago and won’t stop 😣😣
Ok but now I keep having multiple health issues from the panic disorder and stress I’ve put my body through. I’m so tired
I had nausea before my worst panic attack. Then all of a sudden my brain felt like it disconnected and I was breathing really fast. My heart was pounding and I was trembling. Luckily, someone was there who knew what to do.
I get my attacks right when im about to go to sleep. Super scarry i have to get up and turn on the lights literally feel like im going to die.
feeling low and fear of lossing control and sudden death
Panic attacks are the most unbearable, horrible, frightening, uncontrollable, debilitating feelings in the world. I told my husband that I would rather go through full child labor and contractions, than suffer another panic attack..those attacks are like being in the deepest bowels of hell
I get panic attacks a lot and they are very scary to experience. Numbness in the feet and hands and around the mouth , Hyperventilating, and the disorienting sensation and feeling like passing out . These are all i feel all at once and it. I honestly feel like i am going to fall down unconscious. But the 3 tips that have helped me tremendously are cold water , smelling scents, and touching something that has texture. These all seemed to stop the panic attack from getting too bad, Hope this helps anyone who has stayed to read this. 🙏
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I have periods of panic attacks. I will have one out of nowhere than they they will last on and off for a week then stop for awhile.. I called them episodes and during this time working is extremely hard. Does anyone have this? And does anyone notice any symptoms that they are getting ready to start happening again? I noticed this last time I started to be very emotional up and down up and downs.
Does anyone feel burning sensation??is it symptoms of panic attack??
Currently on day 3 of a panic episode. I wake up in a panic… yesterday it lasted all day. Came in waves. I am crying non stop. I can't deal with this anymore. I'm so scared for tomorrow morning
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I had my first one today. It happened in the shower. Flet like I was dying for real 😢