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Associated symptoms | Psychologically induced shortness of breath

Associated symptoms Breathlessness is a very anxious symptom. Therefore the body reacts to psychologically caused shortness of breath mostly with additional symptoms of fear. These include palpitations, damp hands and sweating. Depending on the severity of the shortness of breath, any kind of anxiety can occur, from mild anxiety to severe panic attacks. Another possible … Associated symptoms | Psychologically induced shortness of breath

Can psychogenic respiratory distress be cured in the long term? | Psychologically induced shortness of breath

Can psychogenic respiratory distress be cured in the long term? A permanent cure for the psychologically caused shortness of breath using medication is usually not possible. Instead, psychotherapy can help by consciously treating the cause of the shortness of breath, thus “defusing” situations that may have triggered the shortness of breath and making them harmless … Can psychogenic respiratory distress be cured in the long term? | Psychologically induced shortness of breath

Panic Attacks

Note The topic panic attack belongs to our topic family “AnxietyAnxiety Disorder”. You can find general information on this topic at Fear Synonyms anxiety, panic disorder, panic Definition A panic attack is the sudden occurrence of a physical and mental alarm reaction of unclear cause, usually lasting only a few minutes, without appropriate external cause. … Panic Attacks

Therapy | Panic Attacks

Therapy The so-called behavioral therapy has proven to be a psychotherapeutic method for the treatment of panic disorder. The central approach of the therapy must be to break the vicious circle. For example, typical symptoms of panic disorder such as shortness of breath can be provoked by controlled physical exertion or increased rapid breathing. Here, … Therapy | Panic Attacks

Homeopathy for anxiety

Traditionally, homeopathy is used for many illnesses, including various forms of anxiety. However, the following therapy instructions should not be used by the patient on his own initiative under any circumstances. It must always be preceded by an agreement with the treating physician! Homeopathy for various forms of anxiety You will find further information on … Homeopathy for anxiety

Homeopathy for panic attacks

A panic attack is the sudden occurrence of a physical and mental alarm reaction of unclear cause, usually lasting only a few minutes, without appropriate external cause. The affected person is often not aware of the existence of a panic attack. The behavioral pattern of panic is inherent in every human being and serves in … Homeopathy for panic attacks

Schizotypal Personality Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Schizotypal personality disorder is a severe mental disorder. In it, affected individuals suffer from significant changes in their emotions and relationships. What is schizotypal personality disorder? Schizotypal personality disorder is also known as schizotypal disorder. It should not be confused with schizoid personality disorder. In this mental illness, there are severe behavioral deficits that affect … Schizotypal Personality Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Therapy | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Therapy The therapeutic measures depend on the form of claustrophobia and on the individual experience of anxious situations. The aim of a therapy should be to minimize the patient’s suffering and to get rid of the avoidance behaviour. Thereby, both a treatment without medication and a pharmacological (medicinal) therapy strategy can be used. The combination … Therapy | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Course and prognosis | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Course and prognosis In the absence of treatment, anxiety disorders, especially agoraphobia, have a poor prognosis. The untreated course is characterized by avoidance behavior and constant social withdrawal. The anxiety states become chronic and the patient suffers increasingly severe mental agony. However, if a suitable therapy is found as early as possible, the chances for … Course and prognosis | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Panic disorder | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Panic disorder A panic disorder is defined by the repeated occurrence of panic attacks. These can occur in the context of other psychiatric disorders or diseases, but can also manifest as a general panic disorder. Panic attacks are characterized by a sudden onset of massive anxiety. This can increase even further to an individual peak. … Panic disorder | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Introduction In the vernacular, claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed spaces. However, this definition is not complete. Also for the so-called agoraphobia is used as a synonym claustrophobia. Here the patient is afraid of situations in which he is defenselessly exposed to embarrassing symptoms or helpless circumstances. The psychiatric background for both anxiety disorders is … Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Symptoms | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Symptoms Claustrophobia: Claustrophobia describes the fear of narrow or closed spaces. It is a so-called specific phobia in which the anxiety is limited to one object or situation. The narrow spaces, such as elevators, trigger a more or less oppressive, tense feeling in the patient. If the person concerned gets into the situation, even physical … Symptoms | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia