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Panic Disorder Essay -- essays research papers fc
I. Introduction A.     Panic disorder brings on the fastest and most complex changes known in the human body. B.     My purpose today is to inform you on panic disorder. C.     It concerns you because 1/3 of all Americans have a panic attack by the time they’re adults, and 3 out of 4 don’t receive the treatment they need. D.     Today I will discuss†¦ 1.     Facts about panic disorder 2.     Symptoms 3.     Causes and risk factors 4.     Treatments II. Body A.     Facts about panic disorder 1.     Mimics some medical conditions causing years of misdiagnosis. Almost everyone who panics believes they have a serious physical illness and goes to 10 or more doctors until they are finally diagnosed. 2.     7.2% of all adults or 1 in 15 have panic disorder. 3.     1/3 of all Americans have at least one panic attack,  ¾ being women. 4.     It’s the most common emotional disorder, more common than alcohol abuse or depression. 5.     Often leads to other complications (i.e.: phobias, depression, and even suicide. ) a.     1 out of every 5 untreated sufferers attempt to end their life, never knowing there was treatment. 6.     Violent poisons or traumatic injuries have less effect on the body than a panic attack does. B.     Symptoms 1.     Panic attack- reaches maximum intensity within a minute or two of beginning and diminish slowly over 10 minutes to as long as several hours and occur as much as several times a day to several times a month and can occur in harmless situations and in a lot of cases, wakening you from sleep. a.     Raging heartbeat b.     Difficulty breathing, feeling as though you can’t get enough air c.     Dizziness, lightheadedness, or nausea d.     Trembling, sweating, shaking e.     Choking, chest pains f.     Hot flashes or sudden chills g. &nb... ...ately in the first day or two of treatment. (Ex: Xanaz, Ativan, and Klonopin.) III. Conclusion A.     Today I have informed you on. a.     Important facts about panic disorder b.     Many of the symptoms c.     Causes and risk factors d.     Treatments B.     Today my purpose was to inform you on panic disorder and explain to you that 3 out of 4 people with Panic disorder are never treated. C.     Thank you for your time. Bibliography American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Mental Help Net- Information- Symptoms- Panic Disorder. Available: http://mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=568. (5/3/02). Anxiety and Panic Hub. (1998-2002). Anxiety and Panic Hub- anxiety attacks, panic attacks. Available: http://www.paems.com.au/about/anxdis/dissociation.html. (4/30/02). Anxiety/Panic Attack Resource Site. (1997-2002). Understanding Panic Disorder. Available: www.anxietypanic.com. (4/28/02). GlaxoSmithKline. (1997-2002). Paxil- Your Life Is Waiting. Available: http://www.paxil.com/. (4/27/02).
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