Panic+Disorder

= Panic Disorder =

Panic Disorder is a anxiety disorder and is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear. It is a real illness that can be successfully treated.

Signs:

 * Weakness
 * Sweatiness
 * Dissiness
 * Pounding heart

Symptoms:

 * Flush or feel chilled
 * Hands may tingle
 * Nausea
 * Chest pain
 * Fear of dying
 * Fear of loosing control

Panic disorder affects about 6 million American adults and is more common in women as men. Panic disorder often starts in the early adulthood. It usually caused by negative thinking. Some people can have only one attack and be done others can have none stop attacks. People who have repeated attacks can become disabled by their condition. Some people mistake a panic attack for a heart attack but after doctor test they rule out heart attacks. Some other cause of a panic attack is drugs,depression, and alcoholism.

Genetics may play a role. Studies suggest that if one identical twin has panic disorder, the other twin will also develop the condition 40% of the time. However, panic disorder often occurs when there is no family history.Symptoms usually begin before age 25, but may occur in the mid 30s. Although panic disorder may occur in children, it is often not diagnosed until they are older.

By Nick and Michael