Panic disorder

Last week I had to do something I don’t like to do at all: present a topic in public. An important part of my problem with presentations in front of other people is related with my undeniable tendency to dispersion and the other part is the worst: my panic disorder. 

Basically, panic disorder is part of the spectrum of anxiety disorder, characterized by recurring grave panic attacks. These attacks are series of intense episodes of extreme anxiety that can wax and wane for period of hours and intensity. The common symptoms related with these attacks are almost the same of heart attacks: tachycardia, perspiration, dizziness, dyspnea, trembling, etc. During panic attack, the person feels an uncontrollable fear, which may be related to fear of losing control and going crazy or fear of dying. All these symptoms are commonly accompanied by thoughts of impending doom.

This disorder can include significant behavioral changes related with concern about having other attacks in any place or any circumstance. It can be a potentially disabling disorder, but at present can be controlled and successfully treated.

As I said before, I chose this topic because I’m one of those who suffer panic disorder and it’s important to me show you what their scope are, how this disorder affects people´s life and how devastating it can be under certain circumstances. I suffer panic disorder since seven years ago and I have crossed ups and downs with very critical periods until now. A I mentioned last week, I feel fine today, but I don’t know what will happen tomorrow, because this disorder is very unpredictable.

Every time when I present in front of an audience, I feel stressed and nervous. Sometimes I talk very quickly, and in other occasions I just ramble around the topic I’m speaking. I think I must work hard every day to overcome these obstacles.

Well, sorry for the extended post.

See you! :)