Top Signs that You have Panic Disorders & a Psychologist in Dubai can Help

Panic disorder is a serious condition that strikes without warning or reason. Panic disorder symptoms typically include panic and anxiety attacks, as well as physical symptoms such as sweating and a racing heart. During a panic attack, the reaction is based on the circumstances, which may not be threatening in general but cause a panic attack. After some time, a person with a panic disorder develops a consistent fear of experiencing another bout of anxiety, which can have an impact on daily functioning and lifestyle in general. Panic disorder is frequently associated with other conditions such as depression, alcoholism, or drug abuse. If you or your loved ones are suffering from this, a psychologist in Dubai has the right solution.

If you feel like panic attacks have taken over your life, you may have this disorder. According to experts at Lifeworks mental health clinic, there are a few signs that you can spot right now.

You have a History of Recurrent Panic Attacks

You must have frequent panic attacks to be diagnosed with the disorder. "One or two panic attacks do not qualify for a diagnosis of panic disorder," says the best psychologist in Dubai. Rather, this diagnosis is based on a history of recurring panic attacks and a lingering fear of the next one. The disorder is distinguished from social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), agoraphobia, or other fears/phobias, as well as the symptoms listed above that are caused by substance abuse or another medical condition.

You are Experiencing Palpitations in Your Heart

One of the symptoms of a panic attack is heart palpitations. You notice your heart pounding, racing, or generally beating at a highly accelerated rate when you're not exercising or doing an activity that would normally account for a high heart rate, the experts say. Of course, an elevated heart rate should always be discussed with your doctor, but if you suspect it is due to a panic disorder, you should also consult with a therapist at the Lifeworks mental health clinic.

You have Difficulty Breathing

Shortness of breath or a sense of being suffocated is another common symptom of a panic attack. "You find it difficult to take deep, even breaths and experience a restriction in your breathing capacities when there is no external cause," explains an Arabic psychologist in Dubai.

 

You have Constipation

An upset stomach is another sign of a panic attack. You have nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, or general stomach and intestinal discomfort that cannot be explained (say, with food poisoning). Again, seeking professional help from a psychologist in Dubai if you are experiencing these symptoms can prevent them from taking over.

 You are Feeling Dizzy or Lightheaded

Another sign of a panic attack is dizziness or lightheadedness. You suddenly feel the room spins around or experience a general sense of lightheadedness at different times, with no known physical reason for this. Chances are high that you are experiencing an episode of panic disorder.

You Experience Body Chills

You may experience body chills during a panic attack. “You may experience what appear to be hot flashes or the sudden onset of chills with no correlation to what is going on in your external environment," an Arabic psychologist in Dubai explains. There are other symptoms of panic attacks, but these are the most common among Lifeworks' clients.

You Live in Constant Fear of Panic Attacks

People with panic disorder, in addition to having panic attacks, have an increased fear of having panic attacks. "Individuals may be concerned or worried about additional panic attacks or their consequences (e.g., losing control, having a heart attack)," says the therapists at Lifeworks mental health clinic. You might begin to fear that a future panic attack will occur and that you will suffer the consequences, such as being embarrassed in front of friends and family.

You Exhibit Behaviors to Avoid Panic Attacks

A psychologist in Dubai explains that people with panic disorder will frequently engage in behaviors to avoid having another panic attack. This may include avoiding situations where they believe they will have another panic attack or avoiding activities such as exercise that they believe will cause a panic attack.

You have Agoraphobia

A person suffering from panic disorder may also have agoraphobia, which is a fear of two or more of the following: public transportation, open spaces, enclosed spaces, standing in line or a crowd, and being outside alone. These situations are feared because people believe that escaping will be difficult or that help will be unavailable if they have a panic attack. "These fears frequently lead to avoidance of the feared situation, only being in it with a support person, or enduring it with high levels of anxiety” - says the best psychologist in Dubai.

Conclusion

If you experience at least some of the above-mentioned symptoms, chances are high that you have panic disorders. You don’t have to live like this when you can receive proper behavioral therapy from an expert psychologist in Dubai. Visit www.lifeworks.ae to book a consultation. 

 

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