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People with a panic disorder suffer sudden, intense overwhelming terror for no apparent reason. Their fear is accompanied by other symptoms, including sweating, heart palpitations, hot or cold flashes, choking or smothering, and feelings of unreality. New research shows that there may be a brain malfunction and decrease in the body's ability to respond to stress. Medication, usually an antidepressant, can greatly reduce the incidence and intensity of the attacks.

Panic disorders are often diagnosed as physical ailments and not treated appropriately. Untreated panic disorders can cause such anxiety in the life of the individual that they may not be able to work or perform daily activities. They can leave the person home bound and a social isolate. Panic disorders are treatable with a combination of medication, psychotherapy and behavior modification.

Symptoms of panic attacks are:

Palpitations, pounding heart, or fast heart rate
Sweating, trembling and shaking
Shortness of breath or feelings of smothering
Feelings of choking
Chest pain
Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea
Feeling dizzy or light headed
Fear of loosing control, going crazy, or dying
Numbness or tingling, chills, or hot flashes

		PANIC DISORDER People with a panic disorder suffer sudden, intense overwhelming terror for no apparent reason. Their fear is accompanied by other symptoms, including sweating, heart palpitations, hot or cold flashes, choking or smothering, and feelings of unreality. New research shows that there may be a brain malfunction and decrease in the body's ability to respond to stress. Medication, usually an antidepressant, can greatly reduce the incidence and intensity of the attacks. Panic disorders are often diagnosed as physical ailments and not treated appropriately. Untreated panic disorders can cause such anxiety in the life of the individual that they may not be able to work or perform daily activities. They can leave the person home bound and a social isolate. Panic disorders are treatable with a combination of medication, psychotherapy and behavior modification. Symptoms of panic attacks are: Palpitations, pounding heart, or fast heart rate Sweating, trembling and shaking Shortness of breath or feelings of smothering Feelings of choking Chest pain Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea Feeling dizzy or light headed Fear of loosing control, going crazy, or dying Numbness or tingling, chills, or hot flashes	Alcohol Abuse Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis -substance abuse & Mental Illness Anxiety Depression Eating Related Disorders Manic Depresion/Bi-Polar Mental & Emotional Issues in Elders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Panic Disorder Phobia Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD Schizophrenia Chronic Illnesses & Medical Problems

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