hose parents were controlling, angry, frightening, or criticalPeople who have discomfort with aggressionPeople who have low self esteemWomen who married men who are passiveand kindPeople who have stresses that cause frustrationand resentment preceding the onset of panicPanic disorder is an extremely difficult illness to diagnose because its symptoms are so far reaching. The symptoms can range from heart palpitations, dizziness and irregular breathing to loss of balance, gastrointestinal disturbances and difficulty swallowing. Sufferers experience problems in multiple parts of the body including the heart, circulatory system, thyroid and respiratory system. In addition, panic disorder is often complicated by depression, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or alcoholism, all of which make the diagnosis even more difficult.Treatment for panic disorder ranges from medication which include tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants and benzodiazepine tranquilizers. Medication can be beneficial if you are in severe distress and unable to function. It is also beneficial if your anticipatory anxiety becomes so severe that you begin to avoid certain situations, if you are very depressed, or if you have chronic, severe anxiety. Other treatments range from therapy to humor, to spiritual, to group support. The bottom line is that panic disorder can be successfully treated. Researchers have found links to other conditions in people who have panic disorders. Patients who suffer from winter depression appear to be at higher risk for panic disorder according to findings from Ohio State University. Researchers at the University of Connecticut have concluded that most individuals who suffer from chronic fatigue also suffer with panic, or other anxiety related disorders. Researchers at the University of Washington analyzed data from perso...
