2. Common Syptoms • difficulty breathing • dizziness • tingly or numb hands • stomach pain • sudden and repeated attacks of fear
3. Scientists think that panic disorder has a genetic component. Another possible cause could be when a person is under a lot of stress.
4. Treatments • medication • form of cognitive behavioral therapy • healthy living practices
5. U.S. Statistics • 4.7% of adults have it for their lifetime • 2.7% of adults have it for 12 months • 1.2% of adults have it for 12 months where it is severe • 2.3% of 13-18 year olds have it for their lifetime
6. Available Online Resources • http://www.apextherapyservices.org/panic_disorder.htm • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/panicdisorder.html
• http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=About_Treatments_and_Supports
