The development of panic disorder can be explained by classical conditioning. Classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that produces emotional or physical responses. In the case of panic disorder, it can develop by pairing a neutral stimulus (heart palpitations) with an event that produces anxiety and panic attacks (being in places where help […]
Panic Disorder- What It Is And How To Treat It
Hello I’m Dr. Carlo Carandang and I’m a psychiatrist with AnxietyBoss.com. Today, I will talk about panic disorder, which is an anxiety disorder where you have repeating panic attacks and you have extreme fear of the next attack coming. So the audience will benefit from this presentation by learning more about panic disorder and how […]
What is the Best Antidepressant for Panic Disorder?
There are several options for treatment of panic disorder with antidepressant medications. Antidepressant medications are used in the treatment of panic disorder, as those antidepressants with effects on the serotonin neurotransmitter are effective. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in your brain that is dysregulated when someone has panic disorder. The antidepressants with effects on serotonin include […]
Why Panic Attacks Come Out Of Nowhere in Panic Disorder
When you have panic disorder, the panic attacks are unexpected and come out of nowhere. You can be sitting in your chair, resting in your bed, or walking, when suddenly and unprovoked, a panic attack takes hold. There are no apparent triggers- you just have an unexpected panic attack. These unexpected panic attacks then lead to […]
How Panic Disorder Evolves – The Negative Cycle of Panic Disorder
Today, I will talk about how panic disorder develops. If you do not know what the negative cycle of panic disorder is like, and how you get stuck in a panic loop, then this article can be very helpful. We also have a video of this article if you prefer that format. The following flowchart details […]
Can Caffeine Cause Panic Disorder?
There are various agents that can induce panic attacks, and ingesting too much caffeine is one of them (Bourin et al., 1998). Caffeine is everywhere, and is consumed by most people in the form of caffeinated beverages, such as soda pop and coffee. Caffeine is a CNS (Central Nervous System) stimulant, and has numerous effects […]
How Effective is Zoloft for Panic Disorders?
Zoloft is very effective for panic disorder. Zoloft, generic name sertraline, is an antidepressant medication in the SSRI class (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Of all the SSRIs, Zoloft has relatively fewer side effects and is generally well tolerated. It is also quite effective for panic disorder. In reality, all of the SSRIs are effective for […]
What is panic disorder?
Panic disorder is a major anxiety disorder, and is characterized by recurrent, frequent panic attacks that are random and sudden. Panic disorder is highly disruptive to your life, as it can rupture relationships, jobs, schooling, and your ability to take care of yourself. Panic attacks are discreet, random, and abrupt episodes of extreme anxiety and […]