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The exact cause of panic attacks is.... A) Phobias B) Fear C) people D) Unknown E) Animals
What is, D) Unknown
If you don't get treatment what could happen? A) Develop low-self esteem B) Suicide thought/actions C) Substance abuse/Alcohol D) Depression E) All of the above
What is, E) all of the above.
What is the most common symptom? A) Numbness B) Heart racing C) Chest pain D) Fear E) Shortness of breath
What is, E) Shortness of breath.
Whom or what can be affected by it in your daily life? A) Friends B) Family C) Friends & Family D) None
What is, C) Friends & Family
What is the definition of a panic attack? A) An uncontrollable & terrifying response to ordinary, non-threatening situations. B) Fear of fearing. C) The sudden urge of anxiety, dizziness and heart racing.
What is, A) An uncontrollable and terrifying response to ordinary, non-threatening situations
What option is not a "cause" for panic attacks? A) Cocaine. B) stimulants C)medication with drawl D) Sugar
What is, D) Sugar
How can yoga and meditation help with panic attacks? A) They're fun B) Gives you something to focus on C) Practices promote relaxation D) Doesn't increase joy
What is, C) Practices promote relaxation.
Which of these is NOT a symptom? A) Tingling sensation. B) Detachment C) Itchy feeling D) Hot flashes
What is, C) Itchy feeling
Can panic attacks affect work and school? A) YES B) No C) Um I don't know
What is, A) YES
At what time does a panic attack reach it's peak? A) 8 mins. B) 5 mins. C) 1-10 mins.
What is, C) 1-10 mins.
Which of these options is believed to be a "cause"? A) Medicine B) Drugs & alcohol C) Candy D) Animals
What is, B) Drugs & alcohol
What medications can NOT be prescribed to help? A) Anti-depressants B) Benzodiazepines C) Caffeinated items.
What is, C) Caffeinated items.
What is the least common symptom? A) Fainting B) Discomfort C) Hyperventilating D) Thoughts of loosing control.
What is, A) Fainting.
Panic Attacks affect your relationships with family. Why? A) They think you're weird. B) They don't wanna deal with you C) Usually don't understand so they are not supportive.
What is, C) They Usually don't understand so they are not supportive.
How long does the apex of a panic attack approximately last for? A) 20-30 mins. B) 10-15 mins. C) 1 hour. D) 5-10 mins. E) 4-16 mins.
What is, D) 5-10 mins.
Which of these is NOT a trigger for panic attacks? A) Severe stress B) Major life changes C) Tragedy D) Graduating/Entering work field E) Painting
What is, E) Painting
Which of theses are NOT self-help strategies? A) Avoid caffeine& smoking B) Learn about panic C) Work out D) Learn breathing control.
What is, C) Work out
Which symptom could be the most distressing to experience? A) Heart racing, Chest Pain B) Numbness, Hot Flashes C) Hyperventilating, Choking feeling. D) dizzy, sleepy
What is, C) Hyperventilating, choking feeling.
What is NOT an effect from panic attacks? A) Trust issues B) Focus C) Memory D) Personality changes
What is, D) Personality changes
What phrase is common when talking about Panic attacks? A) "Fear of Fearing" B) "Out of control" C) "Going crazy" D) "I don't know"
What is, A) "Fear of Fearing"
What can be a trigger for a panic attack? A) Severe stress B) Small decision making C) Super Markets D) Water
What is, A) Severe stress
What is the most recommended treatment option? A) Self-Help strategies B) Exposure Therapy C) Cognitive Therapy D) None of these.
What is, C) Cognitive Therapy; It focuses on thinking patterns and helps you look at your fears in a more realistic light.
What symptoms are usually mistaken for heart & respiratory problems? A) Dizziness, numbness. B) Shortness of breath, chest pain. C) Sleepy, Cold D) None of the above
What is, B) Shortness of breath & chest pain.
How can it affect you outside of your house? A) Make you afraid to be around people B) Be to embarrassed and you start to withdraw from friends and family. C) Both A&B
What is, C) Both A&B
Panic attacks are a psychiatric condition A) True B) False C) None of these
What is, B) False