Panic: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment at Serin Center
Panic attacks are a debilitating condition affecting millions of people worldwide. These attacks can be triggered by stress or trauma, leaving sufferers feeling overwhelmed and unable to function normally. It involves a sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that comes on without warning. It can also feel like you're losing control or dying, even though there is no real or apparent danger on your way. If you or someone you know is dealing with panic attacks, it's important to understand the symptoms, causes, and treatment options available.
Panic attacks are quite common. In the United States, up to 11% of people experience at least one panic attack yearly.
While panic attacks are relatively widespread, panic disorder is less common, affecting approximately 2-3% of the U.S. population. It's interesting to note that women are twice as likely as men to develop panic disorder.
Symptoms of Panic:
Because anxiety attacks aren’t a formal condition or experience, there are no specific diagnostic criteria or symptoms for it.
However, panic attack can cause physical and emotional symptoms which include:
Causes of Panic:
At Serin Center, our team of experts takes a comprehensive approach to treating panic attacks. We utilize a variety of evidence-based techniques, including:
Neurofeedback Therapy: A type of biofeedback that presents real-time feedback from brain activity in order to reinforce healthy brain function through brain conditioning.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This type of therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR): is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from symptoms and emotional distress.
Our team understands that each patient's experience with panic attacks is unique. We work closely with our patients to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their specific needs and concerns.
Benefits of Serin Center:
If you or someone you know is dealing with panic attacks, don't hesitate to seek help. Contact Serin Center today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced professionals.
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