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Panic Disorder & Panic Attacks
Family Studies 12Mr. Schofield
April 15, 2014Lesson 6
Today’s Pathway
Check-In and Attendance Sticky note activity Debrief Blackout poems & hand back Collect project proposals & overview Discussion re: Panic Disorder Sharing stories activity Is Mindfulness beneficial? Exit Slip: Questions from activity Next Class: PTSD & Medication
Project Proposals
Proposal forms are due today Due Date: Thursday, May 1st Presentation Date: Thursday, May 1st
Sign-up sheet posted on board Any questions?
Panic Disorder
Panic Attack
Panic Attacks
Definition
Panic Disorder: “an anxiety disorder and is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.”
Description
People with panic disorder have sudden and repeated attacks of fear that last for several minutes.
A person with panic disorder may become discouraged and feel ashamed because he or she cannot carry out normal routines.
Panic attacks are characterized by a fear of disaster or of losing control even when there is no real danger.
A person may also have a strong physical reaction during a panic attack.
Who Is At Risk?
Panic disorder affects about 6 million American adults.
Twice as common in women as men. Panic attacks often begin in late
adolescence or early adulthood. Not everyone who experiences panic
attacks will develop panic disorder. Many people have just one attack and
never have another. The tendency to develop panic attacks
appears to be inherited.
Symptoms
Sudden and repeated attacks of fear A feeling of being out of control during a
panic attack An intense worry about when the next attack
will happen A fear or avoidance of places where panic
attacks have occurred in the past Physical symptoms during an attack, such as
a pounding or racing heart, sweating, breathing problems, weakness or dizziness, feeling hot or a cold chill, tingly or numb hands, chest pain, or stomach pain.
Panic Attack
Causes
Genetic Brain chemistry Stress Environmental factors
Treatment
Psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – teaches
a person different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting to situations that help him or her feel less anxious and fearful.
Medication Anti-anxiety & Antidepressants
Tips
Calm breathing Realistic thinking Facing fears Making coping cards
What is Agoraphobia?
Many adults with panic disorder also have agoraphobia.
Agoraphobia involves fear and avoidance of situations or places where escape might be difficult.
Or, where help might not be available if you have a panic attack.
Personal Stories
Read one of the stories about Panic Disorder.
Take turns sharing with group members what the story is about.
Respond to questions, and hand these in at the end of class.
Meditation
What is the value in meditation? What are some stereotypes related
to it? Consider this when watching this
TED Talk
Mindfulness TED Talk
Closing Activity
Option A: 10 minutes of silence
Option B: ‘Questioning the Future’ Game
Closing
Questions? Next Class: PTSD & Medication
Contacting Mr. Schofield iTime – Rm. A 215 or A 130 Email –
[email protected] Mailbox – in office Blog – blogs.ubc.ca/practicum