May 11, 2001, Newsletter Issue #37: Anxiety: Panic Disorder
Tip of the Week
Anxiety comes in many shapes and forms. This week we focus on panic disorder. While generalized anxiety disorder refers to a free floating anxiety that isn`t tied to any particular stressor, panic disorder is a bit different. Instead of diffuse anxiety, a person with panic disorder experiences very intense bouts of anxiety -- panic attacks.
What`s a panic attack?
A panic attack is a discrete period of intense fear in which you might experience four or more of the following symptoms:
- accelerated heart rate, palipiations
- sweating
- trembling
- shortness of breath
- feeling of choking
- chest pain
- nausea
- dizziness
- depersonalization
- fear of losing control
- fear of dying
- numbness
- chills or hot flashes
Don`t worry - everyone experiences panic attacks sometimes. How is panic disorder different from a panic attack?
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