PSY 230 Lecture Notes - Fall 2018 Lecture 8 - Brainstem, Scrupulosity, Fluoxetine
20 Sep 2018
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A discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, peaking within minutes. Many people will experience a panic attack at least once in their lifetime (about 1 in 10). Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering. All part of central nervous system, closely tied. Develop anxiety, worry, or fear about another attack. Many develop agoraphobia (fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment. ) 1 month or more of one or both of the following: Concern or worry about additional panic attacks. Significant maladaptive change in behavior related to the attacks. Not attributable to the psychological effects of a substance or another medical condition or mental disorder. The fear-of-fear hypothesis of panic disorder suggests that some people have an overly aroused nervous system and a tendency to be upset by the sensations generated by their nervous system. Eventually, worry about a panic attack makes a future attack more likely (vicious cycle) Cognitive biases and the maintenance of panic.
