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GAD is Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It's "generalized" because the source of the anxiety cannot be identified. It use to be called "free-floating" anxiety. This just means the patient has anxiety but neither the doctor nor the patient can figure out what exactly is causing the anxiety.
A panic attack can be caused by the GAD condition. A panic attack is not what people generally imagine. It manifests in different forms in different people. It is a severe stress reaction, usually accompanied by hysterical crying or a sense of loss of control. Panic attacks usually only last for a few minutes but I have seen them last for up to an hour.
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What is defined as frequent and unexpected panic attacks?
A generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or panic disorder.
Is GAD fatal?
GAD stands for General Anxiety Disorder. 99% of the time, this is not fatal, however, if you have a severe case, things may come up such as panic attacks, heart attacks, or suicide attempts, but this does not happen very often. I had GAD in the 6th grade and I am perfectly fine!
Can Benadryl cause panic attacks?
No. It can prevent panic attacks.
Do panic attacks make you constipated?
No panic attacks do not cause constipation.
How many panic attacks did Jessie j have?
Jessie J had 3 panic attacks.
Who has panic attacks in Insane Clown Posse?
Joseph Bruce (Violent J) has panic attacks.
Can it help with panic attacks and agoraphobia?
In my personal opinion, "Panic Away" is the best program for most people who have panic attacks and general anxiety.
Where can one get advice on how to stop panic attacks?
Advice for stopping panic attacks can be found on online blogs of people who also were experiencing panic attacks and learned how to stop them. Mark Tyrrell on the UncommonHelp website wrote 7 steps to help one with stopping panic attacks.
How would someone suffering from anxiety learn to control panic attacks?
Someone suffering from anxiety can learn how to control their panic attacks by learning the signs and symptoms of panic attacks and learning relaxation techniques and how to control breathing. You can learn more about anxiety and panic attacks at the WebMD website.
How can a 12 year old deal with panic attacks and can depression from child abuse cause the panic attacks?
Medication perscribed by a doctor, and therapy. And yes, depression can absolutely cause panic attacks. Child Abuse can cause the depression and the panic attacks. The use of medication is dependent on the severity and frequency of the panic attacks. As the previous answerer stated, therapy is so important. Research the therapist.
Can you control panic attacks?
no
Can an anxiety treatment center help with panic attacks?
Yes, an anxiety treatment center can help with panic attacks. Many patients who seek treatment suffer from panic attacks and there are many effective treatments available.
