"It is recommended that anyone experiencing the symptoms of a panic attack should consult a doctor and have themselves checked out." "There have been stories of people falling asleep at the wheel, of road rage incidents, and of other behavioural problems behind the wheel of our automobiles for a long time now."

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"Most doctors will agree that alcohol and panic attack experiences do not mix."

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia


The ancient term agoraphobia is translated from Greek as fear of an open marketplace. Agoraphobia today describes severe and pervasive anxiety about being in situations from which escape might be difficult or avoidance of situations such as being alone outside of the home, traveling in a car, bus, or airplane, or being in a crowded area (DSM-IV).

Most people who present to mental health specialists develop agoraphobia after the onset of panic disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 1998). Agoraphobia is best understood as an adverse behavioral outcome of repeated panic attacks and the subsequent worry, preoccupation, and avoidance (Barlow, 1988). Thus, the formal diagnosis of panic disorder with agoraphobia was established. However, for those people in communities or clinical settings who do not meet full criteria for panic disorder, the formal diagnosis of agoraphobia without history of panic disorder is used (DSM-IV).

The 1-year prevalence of agoraphobia is about 5 percent. Agoraphobia occurs about two times more commonly among women than men (Magee et al., 1996). The gender difference may be attributable to social-cultural factors that encourage, or permit, the greater expression of avoidant coping strategies by women (DSM-IV), although other explanations are possible.

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"It may sound like an odd statement, but increased instability during an attack can just heighten the effect of the attack."

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  • Anxiety disorder affects about 13% of the world's population, according to most objective world health sources.
  • At least three million Americans suffer from panic disorder.
  • Fluoxetine (Prozac®), sertraline (Zoloft®), escitalopram (Lexapro®), paroxetine (Paxil®), and citalopram (Celexa®) are some of the SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) commonly prescribed for panic disorder, OCD and PTSD.
  • Agoraphobia occurs about two times more commonly among women than men.
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"Living in fear of whether or not you will have to suffer through another period of grief, pain, and discomfort is enough to put a panic attack into full action."

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"A person who experiences any combination of the above listed panic attack symptoms would be wise to remember that the feelings will not last very long."

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"Panic attacks are noted for appearing surprisingly similar to a heart attack."

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"Health care professionals are learning that the instances of panic attack and depression coinciding together are more common that thought."
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