Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Richard Morden
- Mentor : Richard Morden
- Duration : 2 Hours / Meeting
- Level : Adult
- Format : On-Line
Anxiety
Symptoms: Panic, fear, and uneasiness; feelings of panic, doom, or danger, sleep problems; not being able to stay calm and still; cold, sweaty, numb, or tingling hands or feet; shortness of breath; hyperventilation; heart palpitations; dry mouth; nausea; tense muscles; dizziness; thinking about a problem over and over again and unable to stop (rumination); inability to concentrate; intensely or obsessively avoiding feared objects or places.
Causes: Genetics, brain chemistry, environmental stress, drug withdrawal or misuse, medical conditions.
Risk factors: History of mental health disorder, trauma, negative life events, severe illness or chronic health condition, substance abuse, personality, low self-esteem.
Panic attacks: Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that come on quickly and reach their peak within minutes. Attacks can occur unexpectedly or can be brought on by a trigger, such as a feared object or situation.
During a panic attack, people may experience heart palpitations, sweating trembling, or shaking, sensations of shortness of breath, smothering, or choking, feelings of impending doom, and feelings of being out of control.
Treatments: Psychotherapy, medication, lifestyle changes (physical activity, stress management, relaxation techniques, sleep, and healthy diet).
- Mentor : Richard Morden
- Duration : 2 Hours / Meeting
- Level : Adult
- Format : On-Line