3/7 Panic Disorder

Dialog>> Was it a panic attack?

A: The weirdest thing happened yesterday.
B: What?
A: I suddenly couldn’t breathe and felt dizzy.
B: Was it a panic attack?
A: Maybe. I couldn’t do anything. It was the worst feeling.
B: You should go see a doctor.


RESPONSE>> Talk about panic disorder and how it can be treated.

A panic attack is basically a sudden feeling of intense fear.
* panic attack: 공황 발작
ex> If you keep stressing out, you're going to have a panic attack.

They can last from 10 to 30 minutes.

They seem to strike out of nowhere and cause serious physical reactions.
* strike out of nowhere: 예고 없이 발생하다
ex> Asthma attacks strike out of nowhere.

One can feel like he or she is having a heart attack.

Symptoms include a rapid heart rate and breathing.
ex> Check whether he has a rapid heart rate.

It can also cause sweating, chills, nausea, pain, and dizziness.

A panic disorder is when one has continuous panic attacks and constantly worries about having another one.
ex> He asked the professor continuous questions all throughout class.

The exact cause of panic attacks is unknown.
ex> The exact cause of the side effects is still unknown.

Genetics and stress are said to play a role.
ex> She played a role in my success.

Treatment is done through medication and counseling with a psychiatrist.


@ I’ll be back you up. 내가 널 지지할게

1. I didn’t know she had panic disorder.
2. The lightning struck out of nowhere.
3. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown.
4. Genetics play a role in physical growth.