Panic Attacks
and
Panic Disorder
Panic Attacks are usually one - off experiences involving intense, brief periods of abrupt, disabling fear. A variety of symptoms such as breathing difficulties, palpitations and nausea may result.
A Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder involving recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, where the fear of the next anticipated attack becomes itself an anxiety.
The DSM 1V*Diagnostic Criteria for Panic Attack
Four or more of the following symptoms develop abruptly and reach a peak within 10 minutes:
- Palpitations,pounding heart or accelerated heart rate
- Sweating
- Trembling or shaking
- Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
- Feeling of choking
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Nausea or abdominal distress
- Feeling dizzy,unsteady,lightheaded or faint
- Feelings of unreality or being detached from oneself
- Fear of losing control or going crazy
- Fear of dying
- Numbness or tingling sensations
- Chills or hot flashes
Hypnotherapy can help your unconscious mind calm down and find new methods to cope with anxiety.
*DSM 1V - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
