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How many people have panic disorders?
There is over 10.3 millon people in the world that have panic disorder
Who is the first person to diagnose panic disorder?
Who was the first to discover panic disorder?? Well, your question is not very clear. Do you mean who is the first person to actually diagnose and give the name 'panic disorder' to this condition? or do you mean who was the first person to actually 'develop' panic disorder?? Panic disorder is when a person has been suffering one month or more from panic attacks, and has been worried about the reoccurance of these attacks. I should think that people have been suffering from this disorder for many years - particuarly stressed people or perfectionists. The term panic disorder is just a follow on from panic attacks. No-one 'discovered' panic attacks or panic disorder. You make it sound like the discovery of a new unfound island or country!
What are the problems with untreated panic disorder?
People with untreated panic disorder may have problems getting to work or staying on the job. As the person's world narrows, untreated panic disorder can lead to depression, substance abuse, and in rare instances, suicide.
What is worse a panic disorder or panic attack?
It's difficult to categorize one as being "worse" than the other because they are interconnected. Panic disorder involves experiencing recurring panic attacks, which are the defining feature of the disorder. In this sense, panic disorder encompasses the experience of panic attacks. However, not all panic attacks lead to a diagnosis of panic disorder. Panic attacks can occur as isolated incidents or in the context of other anxiety disorders, without meeting the criteria for panic disorder.
What happens during panic disorder?
It's kind of straight forward...you panic, its a disorder
What can develop from panic disorders?
People with untreated panic disorder may have problems getting to work or staying on the job. As the person's world narrows, untreated panic disorder can lead to depression , substance abuse, and in rare instances, suicide.
What is defined as frequent and unexpected panic attacks?
A generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or panic disorder.
What is frequent and unexpected panic attacks?
A panic disorder. Experts estimate that 2-3% of the American population suffers from a panic or anxiety disorder.
When was Zoloft introduced for people to take it?
it was produced in the 1970s. but was not released/approved by the FDA until July 1997 for panic disorder and October of 1997 for panic disorder in children 6 to 17 yrs of age..
Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis?
The complaints people have when having a panic disorder are usually very vague. things like 'stomach ache' or 'hyperventillation' can be caused by a lot of different things. This means 'Panic disorder' can be one of (let's say) a 100 causes, so it just takes time to find out what it is exactly.
Is a panic attack a mental disorder?
Yes, it's a manifestation of a panic disorder which is a category of anxiety disorders. They fall within the broader mental disorder category.
How does panic disorder affect family members?
I have panic disorder ........ it does but they are not mad they want to help because they are your family!...belive me .. i know
