Signs of a Panic Attack

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content shares real experiences of panic attacks, their frightening symptoms, and how they can lead to lasting fear or panic disorder. It highlights the impact on daily life but also shows that effective treatments, including therapy and medication, can help regain control and reduce fear.

Channel: Psych Hub Duration: 0:03:03

Questions

1. What is the term used when people fear leaving their homes to avoid panic attacks?

Generalized anxiety disorder Claustrophobia Social anxiety Agoraphobia

2. What did the narrator initially think was happening during their first panic attack?

They were experiencing food poisoning They were having an allergic reaction They were fainting from dehydration They were having a heart attack

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a symptom of a panic attack?

High fever Pounding heart Chest pain Blurred vision

4. What combination of treatments helped the narrator manage panic disorder?

Surgery and therapy Therapy and exercise Medicine and therapy Meditation and diet

5. According to the content, why do panic attacks often cause people to feel like they are dying?

Because they always result in fainting Because they damage the heart permanently Because of the intense physical sensations and anxiety Because they cause lasting breathing problems

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