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AGORAPHOBIA PANIC ATTACK CHILD CARE
Category: Child Health
Abstract :
agoraphobia panic attack child care : Agoraphobia is a type of panic disorder in which a person becomes unable to leave a place they feel is safe, often one's home, for fear of a panic attack. The exact cause of agoraphobia is not known. There is a debate between those who think agoraphobia is caused by a chemical problem in the brain and those who favor a cognitive-behavioral theory. The cognitiv
agoraphobia panic attack child care : Agoraphobia is a type of panic disorder in which a person becomes unable to leave a place they feel is safe, often one's home, for fear of a panic attack. The exact cause of agoraphobia is not known. There is a debate between those who think agoraphobia is caused by a chemical problem in the brain and those who favor a cognitive-behavioral theory.
The cognitive-behavioral theory is that the misinterpretation of the physical symptoms of anxiety triggers more intense anxiety, which in turn creates more disturbing bodily sensations in a vicious cycle until panic results.
Signs and Symptoms (agoraphobia panic attack child care)
The symptoms may include racing or pounding heartbeat; chest pains; dizziness; feeling lightheaded; nausea; trouble breathing; tingling or numbness in the hands; flushing or chills; dreamlike feelings or sensory distortions; terror; fear of losing control and doing something embarrassing; fear of dying; or feeling disconnected from yourself or from the world. An agoraphobic attack lasts for several minutes to an hour and is one of the most distressing conditions a person can have.
What Happens (agoraphobia panic attack child care)
Agoraphobia can be mild or severe, and develops in most people who suffer from panic disorder. Agoraphobia and associated panic disorder usually begins in young adulthood, but children and older adults can also be affected. All ethnic groups are vulnerable to the disorder. Women are affected twice as often as men.
Treatment (agoraphobia panic attack child care)
The main treatments are medications and/or psychotherapy. The medications most often used fall into two categories: antidepressant and antianxiety medicines. The antidepressant medicines most often used are Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft and Tofranil. The antianxiety medicines most often used are Xanax, Klonopin and Ativan. Cognitive and/or behavioral psychotherapy are also effective treatments.
Control (agoraphobia panic attack child care)
To make the fullest possible recovery, a person with agoraphobia can:
- Avoid caffeine and other stimulants and alcohol or cut down on using them.
- Get enough sleep every night (7 to 8 hours for most people).
- Exercise for 20 minutes every day or every other day.
- Learn deep breathing and other relaxation techniques and do them for 10 minutes at least once a day.
- Identify what triggers panic attacks and learn to expect and accept them at times.
- Improve coping skills for dealing with your panic symptoms. The less you fear the symptoms, the less they will occur.
There may be times after recovery when symptoms return. This is called relapse. If relapse occurs, it is important to identify the returning symptoms as early as possible and intervene by seeing your therapist, temporarily reducing stress and considering a return to or increase in medications and/or behavior therapy
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