Category: panic attacks
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HOW DOES SEPARATION ANXIETY SHED LIGHT ON PANIC DISORDER?
THE OPIOIDERGIC SYSTEM AND PANIC There is compelling evidence suggesting a connection between panic disorder and deficits in endogenous opioids, which are naturally produced by the brain and contribute to our sense of well-being. Studies have indicated that the sensitivity to carbon dioxide (CO2) is modulated by the opioidergic system. Endogenous opioids appear to reduce…
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THE PANIC ATTACK QUESTIONNAIRE (PAQ)
INTRODUCTION Below are sample questions taken from the PAQ, which is a questionnaire about panic attacks . The original questionnaire is 9-page long, so here you will find only an abbreviated version.It will help you assess the frequency and severity of your panic attacks. Take it once a month together while working on your recovery…
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CAN PANIC DISORDER CAUSE HEART PROBLEMS?
Panic disorder is often associated with chest pain that can either be of cardiac and noncardiac origin. As a result, rates of cardiovascular diseases are high in PD as is the risk of mortality.
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DO PANIC ATTACKS OCCUR EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN ANXIETY DISORDER?
Non-anxious people experience panic attacks that are in some cases similar to those experienced in panic disorder.