One second it was normal, the next second I felt nauseous and made me want to vomit! She goes to the emergency room every day to find a doctor who has no cause of illness and reveals the truth: it turns out to be a "panic attack"
One second she was normal, and the next she felt nauseous and wanted to vomit. She had a panic attack that made her “go to the emergency room every day.”
Long-term accumulation of stress not only easily affects daily life, but may even cause serious mental illness? Dr. Chen Yi’an, a full-time attending physician at the Department of Psychiatry at Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, said that it has been clinically found that excessive stress is related to an increased risk of depression, panic disorder, anxiety disorder and other diseases. There was a female case who suffered from severe panic disorder and needed to “go to the emergency room every day” and take sedatives.
Dr. Chen Yi’an pointed out that common cases of panic disorder will suddenly cause physical discomfort, but then subside after a while. Some cases feel fine one second, but then develop nausea, dizziness, chest tightness, breathlessness, numbness in hands and feet and other symptoms the next moment. Some patients even thought they were having a heart attack, but when they went to the cardiology department, repeated examinations came back normal, and they were unable to find the cause. There are also patients who returned home after resting for half an hour in the emergency room, but relapsed two days later, seriously affecting their lives.
“Modern people are under great pressure in life and work, and civilized diseases such as panic attacks and anxiety disorders are actually very common. It is recommended that people seek medical treatment as soon as possible if symptoms occur. Mental illnesses have a chance to fully recover!” Dr. Chen Yi’an pointed out that the panic disorder case was later referred to After going to the psychiatrist, the doctor gave him antidepressants and stabilized the treatment. The patient’s panic symptoms were significantly relieved and he no longer needed to go to the emergency room every three days.
What causes panic disorder? Patients fear sudden chest pain, sweating, and rapid heartbeat
What is panic disorder? What conditions can cause the condition? According to guidelines published by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that involves more than just temporary worry or fear; for patients with panic disorder, fear or anxiety may develop over time. Worsening over time. Symptoms of panic disorder can interfere with daily life behaviors, such as work performance, schoolwork, and relationships.
In addition, patients with panic disorder often have sudden “panic attacks.” A panic attack is a sudden, intense fear, discomfort, or feeling of loss of control. The cause may be triggered by major life events (such as marriage, exams, death of a loved one), or may be caused by long-term accumulation of stress. There are no obvious triggers for the symptoms to occur, and they often come and go quickly. During a panic attack, patients may experience the following symptoms: rapid heartbeat, nausea, sweating, breathlessness, numbness in hands and feet, body shaking or tingling, chest pain, a sense of bad foreboding, etc.
The National Institutes of Health states that people with panic disorder often worry about when their next attack will occur and deliberately avoid places, situations, or behaviors associated with panic attacks to prevent future attacks. Panic attacks in panic disorder may occur several times a day, or less than 10 times in a year. If the above situation occurs, it is recommended to seek medical assistance as soon as possible to prevent panic attacks from affecting your life.
Exercise and sunshine go hand in hand to achieve the best results! Doctors reveal “4 strategies” to effectively reduce stress
If you feel that you are under too much stress, which seriously affects your physical and mental state, or even show signs of panic disorder, depression or anxiety disorder, in addition to seeking medical treatment, Dr. Chen Yi’an also suggests that this group can use the following measures to help reduce stress:
Exercise. Studies have pointed out that exercise has a better effect on regulating stress, improving emotional symptoms or improving sleep; some literature even believes that aerobic exercise can exhibit some of the effects of drugs. Overall, aerobic exercise, such as running, cycling, swimming, and mountain climbing, has the best effect on improving mood or sleep, and has a significant effect on regulating stress.
Relaxation exercises. Such as yoga, meditation, abdominal breathing, etc.
Maintain a regular daily routine. For example, regular wake-up time, bedtime and meal time are crucial to the body’s biological clock and emotional regulation. In addition, supplemented by at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every day, such as brisk walking, jogging, etc., it can effectively reduce stress.
Increase sunlight hours. Office workers stay indoors for long periods of time and live in cities with low sunlight, which can easily disrupt their biological clocks and cause sleep disorders or emotional problems, just like jet lag on a plane. Therefore, you may wish to get moderate sun exposure during the day and ensure a dark and cool sleeping environment at night, which will help maintain a good day and night rhythm and stabilize your mood.
Finally, Dr. Chen Yi’an called on the public to seek medical treatment as soon as possible if they have any emotional distress or feel that they are overly stressed and can no longer bear it. “Some people find it embarrassing to see a psychiatrist. However, emotional disorders are common diseases of civilization in modern times. With the advancement of modern medical care, there are various treatment methods and resources, which are of great help in the treatment of mental disorders! Even if it occurs Depression and anxiety can also be cured if you seek medical treatment.”
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