I. Introduction
A. Panic disorder brings on the fastest and most complex changes known in the human body.
B. My purpose today is to inform you on panic disorder.
C. It concerns you because 1/3 of all Americans have a panic attack by the time they’re adults, and 3 out of 4 don’t receive the treatment they need.
D. Today I will discuss…
1. Facts about panic disorder
2. Symptoms
3. Causes and risk factors
4. Treatments
II. Body
A. Facts about panic disorder
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And in some cases they develop agoraphobia (fear of going outdoors).
4. An attack is not dangerous, but it occurs suddenly without any warning or way of stopping it and can also lead to other complications such as alcohol abuse, depression, and suicide.
C. Causes and risk factors
1. Biological
a. There is some evidence that panic disorder is caused by an abnormality in the function of the locus ceruleus, which is a tiny nerve center in the brainstem that controls heartbeat, breathing, and other vital functions.
b. It’s also believed that heredity can play a role.
2. Behavioral
a. It occurs most frequently in people who are very worried, perfectionist, socially avoidant, or who have had abuse in childhood.
b. It also
b. Patients who are used to be competent are not longer competent did not express their wishes, but their values/ principles/
A. goes with the flow_ X___ B. very stressful____ C. get mad____ D. resist change_____
b. A therapist allows her patient access to a video game only if he can relax himself.
A . I've always had problems with planning things out for example i would have a goal but i didn't know how to work towards it. Most people when the make a goal they usually have an effective plan that helps them work towards their goal
b) believe having any number of children is acceptable, and as a result, so is overconsumption
“Anxiety is the signal of danger which mobilizes the human organism’s resources at all levels of functioning in the interests of conservation, defense, and self- preservation.” (Anxiety 1) If a person suffers from anxiety there is a major loss of control and then an attempt to regain that control because of a fear that they have. Anxiety disorders are one of the most frequently occurring mental disorders in the United States. However, anxiety disorders are not only found in the United States. They are found throughout the world. They just happen to be most predominating in the United States. In this paper, I will be discussing the generalized anxiety disorder and how if effects society today.
A. The problem here is that people are already burdened with an illness and on top of that, it is a long and painful process that they must endure.
F. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition (e.g., hyperthyroidism), and does not occur exclusively during a mood disorder, psychotic disorder, or a pervasive developmental disorder. (DSM-IV)
B. You might find it difficult to avoid bad habits like frequently visiting fast food restaurants or skipping meals.
B. I have a close friend, Ash, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia at an age of 23 earlier this year.
d. Many things in life are uncontrollable so don’t try to control them. Instead of stress out over them, focus on the things in your control. You can control how you react to certain uncontrollable problems.
Read each case below and determine what psychological disorder each patient might have. In your own words, state your reasons why. Type your answer directly below each case.
a. This isolation and anxiety results in a sharp deterioration of their physical and mental status.
B. Illustration: An animal's mental illness can be shown in a wide variety of ways.
Martha has trouble sleeping, eating and has a racing heartbeat. She takes constant care of her mother after an accident resulted in a broken hip. Martha advises that she feels fine outside of the few symptoms she is exhibiting. However, because she is concerned about her own health, she worries that she is not getting the sleep that she should. Martha can only realize that the most significant life change is her mother moving in. She does not cite her retirement because it does not bother her. The pathogenesis of anxiety starts with the central nervous system. The major intermediaries of anxiety symptoms within the body include serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. The sympathetic nervous system, much like the autonomic nervous system, facilitates many symptoms.