Panic Disorder

WHAT IS A PANIC ATTACK?

Its main feature is sudden and recurring intense distress or fear attacks that leave people in terror. We call these episodes, which our patients often call "crisis", PANIC ATTACK.

A Panic Attack starts suddenly, gradually intensifies, and reaches its peak intensity within 10 minutes; it usually lasts 10-30 minutes and then passes on its own.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PANIC ATTACK?

• Chest pain or tightness in the chest
• Palpitations, strong or rapid heartbeat
• Sweating
• Shortness of breath or feeling of suffocation
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling faint or about to pass out
• Numbness or tingling
• Chills, shivering or hot flashes
• Nausea or stomach pain
• Trembling or shaking
• Fear of losing control or going crazy
• Fear of death

WHAT IS PANIC DISORDER?

Panic Disorder is a mental illness characterized by recurring unexpected Panic Attacks.

TREATMENT

Panic Disorder is a treatable condition. Today, there are two types of treatment whose effectiveness has been proven by scientific research:

1. Drug treatment: Medications are used that prevent Panic Attacks by correcting the malfunctioning hormone activities in brain nerve cells.
2. Cognitive-behavioral therapy: It aims to correct the patient's false beliefs and teach them to cope with symptoms.

THE BEST RESULTS ARE OBTAINED WHEN THESE TWO TYPES OF TREATMENT ARE APPLIED TOGETHER.