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Flashcards by Ellen Klerkx, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Ellen Klerkx
over 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Panic attacks | Can be either part of panic disorder, or occur on their own. |
| DSM-5 Criteria for panic disorder | A. Recurrent unexpected panic attacks, which is an abrupt surge of intense fear/discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and has at least four of the panic attack symptoms. B. At least one of the attacks has been followed by at least one month of persistent concern of maladaptive change in behavior |
| Panic attack symptoms | 1. Palpitations, pounding heart 2. Sweating 3. Trembling or shaking 4. Shortness of breath or smothering 5. Feelings of choking 6. Chest pain/discomfort 7. Nauseau/abdominal distress 8. Dizzy/light-headed 9. Chills or heat sensations 10. Numbness or tingling 11. Derealization or depersonalization 12. Fear of losing control or "going crazy" 13. Fear of dying |
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