PANIC DISORDER
⁃ It is the condition when the anxiety , terror or fright that is usually of sudden onset and may be uncontrollable is called as the panic disorder.⁃ PANIC ATTACK
⁃ This is the discrete period of intense fear or discomfort that is accompanied by these symptoms which are following mention below :-
⁃ Palpitations
⁃ Sweating
⁃ Trembling
⁃ Shaking
⁃ Sensation of shortness of breath
⁃ Feeling choking
⁃ Abdominal distress
⁃ Dizziness or light headedness
⁃ Chest pain or discomfort
⁃ Feeling of unreality or being detached from oneself
⁃ Feeling of losing control or goong crazy
⁃ Fear of dying
⁃ Paresthesias and chills or hot flushes
⁃ MANAGEMENT:-
⁃ Maintain the precautions are given to the patient for the safety.
⁃ Provide calm , quiet and reassuring environment helps the patient to overcone feeling of anxiety .
⁃ You have to demonstrate the slow and deep breathing if the patient is hyperventilating.
⁃ Relaxation therapy must be given and taught the relieve stress or avoid an attack.
⁃ Behavioral therapy , supportive psychotherapy are given to the patient.
⁃ Administer Medications such as, antianxiety agents , antidepressants, beta-blockers.
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