What are panic disorders?
A panic disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, leading to a persistent fear of future attacks. This "fear of fear" can significantly restrict daily life.
Sufferers often begin to avoid places or situations where they fear an attack might occur – which increasingly narrows their scope of activity.
What are the symptoms of panic disorders?
Characteristic symptoms include sudden anxiety attacks with heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and chest tightness, as well as constant worry about the next attack. Increasing avoidance behavior is also common.
What causes panic disorders?
Panic disorder is rooted in an oversensitive alarm system in the body, which interacts with anxious thought patterns and chronic stress.
Welche Prognose kann ich erwarten?
The prognosis is good: With behavioral therapy, supplemented by medication if necessary, many affected individuals become largely symptom-free.
What are the risk factors for panic disorders?
- chronic stress
- previous anxiety experiences
- genetic predisposition
- pronounced avoidance behavior
What treatment methods are available for panic disorders?
Cognitive behavioral therapy with targeted exposure exercises is particularly effective, helping to break the vicious cycle of fear and avoidance. If necessary, medication can complement the treatment.
Welche Vorbeugungen können getroffen werden?
Early treatment and avoiding withdrawal and avoidance behavior are preventative.
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Wie verläuft der typische Zeitablauf?
Untreated, panic disorder often runs a chronic or episodic course. With therapy, it typically improves significantly.
Welche Komplikationen können auftreten?
- Agoraphobia (fear of places where help seems difficult to obtain)
- Depression
- Problematic substance use
How does Clínica Es Castell help with panic disorders?
The German-speaking therapists at Clínica Es Castell in Palma help you break the cycle of fear and avoidance – discreetly, without waiting lists, on an outpatient basis, or via video.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is the difference from individual panic attacks?
With panic disorder, attacks occur repeatedly, and anticipatory anxiety shapes daily life.
Is panic disorder curable?
It is highly treatable; many sufferers become largely symptom-free.
Finde mehr Informationen
- IQWiG / gesundheitsinformation.de – gesundheitsinformation.de
- Neurologists and Psychiatrists Online (Professional Associations) – neurologen-und-psychiater-im-netz.org
- AWMF S3 Guideline "Treatment of Anxiety Disorders" – awmf.org