PANIC DISORDER
PANIC DISORDER
Sudden and unpredictable onsets of acute or extreme fear that are debilitating could be signs of panic disorder in a teenager. Difficulty breathing with a racing heartbeat are often symptoms of a panic attack which can lead to Panic Disorder.
What is Panic Disorder in Teens?
Not all panic attacks indicate a panic disorder. A panic attack could be a simple fear or phobia and often nothing to worry about. A panic disorder is a little more complex and requires treatment. With panic disorder, panic attacks can occur more frequently with fewer stimuli and can last longer, up to a few hours in some cases. Calming a person with panic disorder to a normal level can also be more difficult. In Teens, panic disorder attacks are unexpected, uncontrollable and can become more intense from attack to attack. There is nothing seemingly obvious that causes the onset of intense fear and worry. In some cases fear and worry about another panic attack alone can trigger an attack.
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PANIC DISORDER IN TEENS
Panic Disorder in teens displays many of the same symptoms as panic disorder in adults. Panic attacks are Intense periods of feeling uncomfortable with intense fear and anxiety that can last for a few minutes or up to many hours. Some of the many signs and symptoms of panic attacks that can lead to panic disorder in teens can include:
- Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate;
- sweating;
- trembling or shaking
- sensations of shortness of breath or smothering;
- feelings of choking;
- chest pain or discomfort;
- nausea or abdominal distress;
- feeling dizzy, unsteady, light-headed, or faint;
- chills or heat sensations;
- paresthesia (numbness or tingling sensations);
- derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached from oneself);
- fear of losing control or “going crazy”; and
- fear of dying.
It is common for those who have panic attacks to feel ashamed and embarrassed. This can often make it difficult to tell others about the problem or the disorder. The panic attacks can interfere with and disrupt schooling, social activities and work and this can lead to depression and other disorders.
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Levels of Care for Teen Panic Disorder Treatment
At Beachside Teen Treatment Center, we provide specialized care to help teens effectively manage panic disorder and regain a sense of control in their lives.
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Residential Treatment Program: Our residential treatment program offers teens with panic disorder a safe, structured environment and 24/7 care to address the root causes of their condition through intensive therapy and support.
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Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): The partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides teens with panic disorder a structured, day-long therapeutic program while allowing them to return home in the evenings to maintain family connections.
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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) supports teens with panic disorder by offering therapy and coping skills development while they continue their daily routines, such as attending school and engaging in family life.
Our compassionate team is here to help teens find the right level of care to overcome panic disorder and move toward a healthier, more balanced future.
AT BEACHSIDE TEEN TREATMENT CENTER
With Teen Panic Disorder the primary task is to secure the correct diagnosis through a proper evaluation. The correct diagnosis is fundamental in prescribing the course of treatment that will follow. Treatment may include a combination of medication and therapy. Therapy has shown to be the most effective course of action in treating Teen Panic Disorder.
Beachside Treatment Center and Teen Panic Disorder
Beachside Treatment Center has a qualified and experienced team of professionals to properly and fully evaluate and treat teenagers who have been diagnosed with panic disorder and other conditions. As a specialist mental health facility, Beachside Treatment Center provides individualized programs designed specifically for teenagers, delivered in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. The Beachside Treatment Center team treats each case individually to ensure the very best results. Beachside Treatment Center aims for long term recovery rather than simply a quick fix.
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