Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is a form of anxiety disorder characterized by the abrupt onset of intense fear or discomfort and includes symptoms such as palpitations, swearing, trebling, shortness of breath, and chest pain. It offers lead to the development of agoraphobia both of which are common for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression).
The Manic Panic Connection
While studying the genetics of affective disorders, Dr. Dean F. MacKinnon has been working with families in which several members have bipolar disorder. Recent analysis of data from a large epidemiological study of the 1980s showed that 20 percent of families affected by bipolar disorder (but only 1 to 2 percent of families in the general population) are also affected by panic disorder.
While studying the genetics of affective disorders, Dr. Dean F. MacKinnon has been working with families in which several members have bipolar disorder. Recent analysis of data from a large epidemiological study of the 1980s showed that 20 percent of families affected by bipolar disorder (but only 1 to 2 percent of families in the general population) are also affected by panic disorder.
Panic Attacks & Panic Disorder
From The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA, Panic Disorder is diagnosed when an individual suffers at least two unexpected Panic Attacks, followed by at least 1 month of concern over having another attack.
From The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA, Panic Disorder is diagnosed when an individual suffers at least two unexpected Panic Attacks, followed by at least 1 month of concern over having another attack.
Recognizing Panic Attacks
Panic disorder is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.
Panic disorder is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.