Panic attacks are sudden brief periods of discomfort, anxiety, or fear when confronted by a certain situation or condition. This emotional state develops abruptly, usually lasting several minutes. Some symptoms of panic attacks include sweating, shaking or trembling, uneasiness or acceleration of heart rate. Panic attacks develop into a panic disorder when the person has frequent episodes of attacks or an irrational fear of dying or sickness.
It is very rare for panic disorder without agoraphobia to happen since panic attacks are usually related to the person’s fear of being exposed to public places or encountering the cause of his attacks in public. But it is actually the fear of being humiliated or embarrassed in public that is causing anxiety on the person.
There are also other causes of panic disorder without agoraphobia being the predisposing cause. The disorder may also be traced to hereditary factors wherein the person somehow inherits the behavior from his parents or relatives. Some conditions may be due to having developed a very cautious attitude toward the outside world. Panic attacks may also arise from exposure to the conditions or situations feared by the person which under any other circumstances could appear to be normal events.
Treatment of panic disorder without agoraphobia is similar to treating any other causes of panic disorders. Prescription medication may be recommended for those whose disorders are distressing and disruptive of the person’s normal activities. Some causes may only require psychotherapies, or in some cases a combination of medication and therapy will be much effective. There are also several alternative and complimentary treatments that are have become widely accepted nowadays whose results merit considerable recommendations from various physicians.
However it is still best to consult with a physician before undergoing any treatments as the doctor can come up with the best diagnosis to effectively eliminate panic attacks. Some treatments may not be compatible with the person’s current medical supplements or medical conditions, while it is also true that different people have different reactions to treatments.
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