Question

A friend stated that when she went to a clinic, she had to spend several 30- to 60-second sessions shaking her head from side to side, spinning in a chair, tensing all her muscles, hyperventilating, or breathing through a narrow straw. She is surprised that you correctly guessed that she is receiving treatment for____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Panic Disorder

Explanation:

Another form of anxiety disorder is panic disorder. It triggers anxiety attacks, even if there is no serious danger, are unexpected feelings of fear.

You might feel like you're losing control.

You might have physical effects, similarly:  

• Fast heartbeat.
• Pain in the chest or abdomen.
• Hard to breathe.
• Lack of energy or faint sensations.
• High fever and excessive sweating.
• Feeling lightheaded, or ice cold.
• Thrusting or numb fingers and palms.