Syndrome of panic attacks Panic attacks are human conditions in which discomfort and fear are felt, and the following symptoms appear: sweating, heart palpitations, shivering, choking, stuffiness, a person begins to gasp, a feeling of chest pain, nausea, vomiting, unpleasant sensations in the areaStomach, dizziness, rush of blood to the face or chills, fear of losing control over oneself, fear of death.

Closed circle

Panic attacks also form a vicious circle at the biochemical level. Fear is accompanied by the release of adrenaline into the blood, it generates such a reflex as "run or attack".The rhythm of breathing is accelerating - in order to cope with the threat, the body must have a certain amount of oxygen. The heart also increases the rhythm of contractions, the frequent rhythm is perceived by the victim as fear.

Mental disorders in which panic attacks are noted:

Panic disorder

Panic disorder is a repetition of psychological attacks. That is, an unpleasant situation occurs with a person( death, car crash, etc.), and he is constantly afraid of repeating it. Panic fear can arise both in repetition of unpleasant situations, and simply in a state of emotional stress: car plugs, the experience of a loved one, being in a long queue. People who are prone to panic disorders try to avoid situations that contribute to provoking a panic attack syndrome.

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Treatment of panic attacks

The best result in the treatment of panic disorder is achieved with complex treatment: medications and psychotherapy. Since it is established that when the medication is stopped, the symptoms of a panic disorder are resumed.

Drugs:

  • Benzodiazepines( alprazolam) - have a very fast effect, effectively reduce the attack syndrome;
  • Clonazepam is a drug with a slower onset of action, but also more prolonged. This drug is recommended to use the course.
  • Antidepressants( sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine) are also very effective, not addictive.

Psychotherapy or CBT - cognitive-behavioral therapy. This short-term therapy includes relaxation exercises and the study of thought processes. Patients are offered a set of exercises that can remove anxiety, after which they are exposed to unpleasant situations.
Also KBT - helps to reduce the dose when taking drugs, without manifestations of relapses.

The panic disorder syndrome is treated quite a long time and requires an individual approach to each patient.