Thursday, September 29, 2016

Quick Quiz: Panic Disorder Symptoms

What are they symptoms of panic disorder? That's what we're asking you. A diagnosis of panic disorder requires "Recurrent unexpected panic attacks (an abrupt surge of intense fear or intense discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes, and during which time four (or more) of the following symptoms occur." A list of 13 symptoms follows.

Your task, should you choose to accept it. Name as many of those 13 symptoms as you can. To get you started (but also limit you by taking away an answer you may have thought of), the first one is filled in.

1. Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate.
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How'd you do? Here's a rating scale (an arbitrary one):

1-3 Not bad
4-7 Pretty amazing
8-12 Incredible!

The complete list is in comments.

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    1. Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate.

    2. Sweating

    3. Trembling or shaking

    4. Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering

    5. Feelings of choking

    6. Chest pain or discomfort

    7. Nausea or abdominal distress

    8. Feeling dizzy, unsteady, light-headed, or faint

    9. Chills or heat sensations

    10. Paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations)

    11. Derealizations (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization

    12. Fear of losing control or "going crazy"

    13. Fear of dying

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