Panic fear is a type of anxiety disorder. An attack can occur suddenly for no apparent reason, it lasts from 5 minutes to half an hour. Patients complain of horror. A thorough analysis of the situation reveals the factors that trigger an anxiety attack.
Experts consider moderate fear a natural response of the nervous system to stress. So the adaptation function is launched, the release of stress hormones, in particular adrenaline, is observed in the blood. If a person has a weakened psyche, a disturbed hormonal background or a hysterical nature, then an excess of these substances creates an affect.
Panic fear is a neurotic type of disease, does not change personality traits, it is recognized and analyzed by patients. It is difficult to imagine a simplified picture of the occurrence of panic. At the time of the attack, an increased content of neurotransmitters (serotonin, adrenaline) is observed in the blood, which entails a rapid heartbeat, suffocation, pressing pain in the chest area, trembling in the extremities, perspiration, a feeling of cold or heat. A man is afraid of losing control of his own behavior, losing his mind, he feels the unreality of what is happening.
Panic fear is genetically determined; direct transmission of the disease from generation to generation is possible.
Behavioral psychology draws the link between anxiety disorder and the interaction of the individual with society. The trigger for a panic attack can be a painful stressful situation, acute conflict, illness of a loved one, problems in his personal life. There are a number of biological factors that are accompanied by a sharp change in blood biochemistry. Hormonal imbalance, abortion, and certain medications can cause exacerbation of anxiety disorder.
Panic fear sometimes covers the patient after taking alcohol or drugs, overheating, physical overwork. Doctors note that an unexpected attack of anxiety disorder is possible without a visible provoking factor, accompanied by a vegetative crisis.
A panic attack begins with respiratory failure. Reflex dyspnea makes the patient intensively gasp for air. Oxygen rushing into the blood creates a reaction in which there is a repeated delay in inhalation and exhalation. The chest is bursting with pressure, pain is felt, the heart rate quickens.
Panic attack syndrome often complicated by vomiting, nausea, dizziness. Sweat flows down the body in trickles, it happens that it drips directly from the hair and nose. The heat in the body can suddenly give way to chills. From the digestive system, disorders in the form of diarrhea can be observed. Cases of excessive urination are known. In a person, during an attack, the complexion changes from crimson red to pale. Heart rate usually increases. Patients tend to acutely experience a vegetative crisis, subjectively exaggerating negative consequences that are not confirmed by a medical examination.
At the peak of a panic attack, the patient is in the grip of horror, unable to analyze the situation. After the attack, it is easy to analyze your condition, but it is difficult to suppress a depressing feeling of depression and hopelessness.
The biggest mistake is made by people who are prone to panic attacks when they independently diagnose themselves as starting insanity.
If an unreasonable sense of fear haunts a person every day for six months, while it is difficult to manage, then they talk about generalized anxiety disorder. There is a panic neurosis leading to problems of social adaptation. Patients complain that it is difficult for them to switch their attention, concentrate on a specific task. Nerves are stretched to the limit, annoying others. Fatigue quickly sets in, muscle tension is felt. It’s hard to fall asleep.
Panic disorders, including neurosis, are successfully treated with modern methods.