Signs of a Panic Attack

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content shares real experiences of panic attacks, their frightening symptoms, and how they can lead to lasting fear or panic disorder. It highlights the impact on daily life but also shows that effective treatments, including therapy and medication, can help regain control and reduce fear.

Channel: Psych Hub Duration: 0:03:03

Questions

1. What did the narrator initially think was happening during their first panic attack?

They were fainting from dehydration They were having a heart attack They were having an allergic reaction They were experiencing food poisoning

2. What is the term used when people fear leaving their homes to avoid panic attacks?

Generalized anxiety disorder Agoraphobia Claustrophobia Social anxiety

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a symptom of a panic attack?

High fever Chest pain Blurred vision Pounding heart

4. What combination of treatments helped the narrator manage panic disorder?

Surgery and therapy Medicine and therapy Meditation and diet Therapy and exercise

5. According to the content, why do panic attacks often cause people to feel like they are dying?

Because they damage the heart permanently Because they cause lasting breathing problems Because of the intense physical sensations and anxiety Because they always result in fainting

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