What we describe below is the result of my own past experiences and the medical approach that I now on a topic of great interest in our young people immersed in active addiction. Believe it, do not know many doctors that tell these stories, much less accept their problems with them. It is a taboo to talk about it in our professional circles. As I have always said and will continue telling the rest of my days, the addiction is a disease with no cure, only treatment, not afraid in any way, publicly communicate the experiences of the past, with them I could help thousands addicts over several decades I've learned to appreciate my work more forcefully and love myself.
The attack of panic and fear of fear
If you agreed with what those discussed above, or see any relationship within the contect is suggested, may suffer from an anxiety disorder called "panic disorder." People who suffer from this disorder usually experience fear sudden and repetitive to some situations, you detonate certain drugs. This is called a "panic attack", which is accompanied by physical symptoms. Keep reading for you to find out what it is about panic disorder.
Antonio has a history of substance use and infarction (heart attack) in your family. Her grandmother and aunt have suffered strokes. He just turned 50 and feel you are in risk of getting heart failure. One day, he felt a little tightness in the chest and immediately went on their alarms, "What's wrong with me? Why do I feel this pressure? What if I go for a heart attack? I can not ignore this annoyance! ... I have fear, hurt me ... I'm gonna die! Take me to the hospital! "Indeed, his wife took her to the emergency room and found that there was not a heart attack, but rather of anxiety, it was a panic attack. Antonio felt the discomfort in the chest due to some air in your lungs.
Panic disorder is manifested by panic attacks, which are characterized by fear of some situation (sometimes or usually unfounded) or to be afraid of losing control. This feeling of fear is accompanied by intense physical response of the body, and indeed, as in the case of Antonio, you feel like you're having a heart attack. These attacks can occur at any time, and the person who wins has a constant fear that happening again.
may only have one or two attacks of panic in your life. But if you have suffered several attacks and always afraid to appear again, then you have panic disorder and the same, there is treatment.
symptoms of panic disorder may include the following:
sudden attacks of fear
frequent feeling of living in a situation that is not real
feel that everything is beyond your control and you
die extreme concern for fear that another panic attack occurs
Avoid going to places or face situations in which there has been a panic attack before
These feelings and behaviors are usually accompanied by physical manifestations or symptoms: sweating
Acceleration heartbeat
Weakness, dizziness or fainting
Pain Chills
chest Numbness (tingling) in the hands
Nausea and / or stomach pain
Shortness of breath Tremors
not know for sure what causes panic disorder, but studies suggest that may be related to several factors including, other family history, brain abnormalities, abuse of substances (drugs and alcohol) and stress in daily life.
If you suspect you or someone you know suffers from panic disorder, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Panic attacks are difficult to handle and may even worsen in frequency and intensity if not treated. An assessment by the specialist is essential, as panic disorder symptoms that may mimic other illnesses.
Once the diagnosis the doctor may recommend psychological therapy and / or Medications panic disorder can be very effective.
Antonio decided to seek medical attention and now feels much better. Do not hesitate to do the same! Do not wait for the fear of fear immobilize you and affect your life
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