Question

recently that affected her mood? Edl III #611 7:36:28 AM Jasmine Mercado: Introduction Ht Cof MD OrigB Jasmine Mercado, age 20, is attending a com- Cream munity college. One day when caught in traffic on the way home, she experiences a sudden sense Liquid Ca of fear and dread. Her heart begins to beat very strongly, and she experiences shortness of breath. As the event pro- gresses, Ms. Mercado develops a sense that she is going to die. Her mother insists that Ms. Mercado be seen in the emergency depart- ment (ED). Once there, she begins to feel a bit more in control. The ED physician informs Ms. Mercado that she has been having symp- toms consistent with a panic attack. Over the next several days, Ms. Mercado becomes apprehen- sive if she experiences any trace of the symptoms that signal that a panic attack might be beginning. However, relaxation exercises help her to decrease the initial panic and she believes that she is getting the panic attacks under control. 1. What symptoms did Ms. Mercado experience that led her to be seen in the emergency department? 2. What does Ms. Mercado do to decrease her initial panic with the attacks? uppo

Answer 1

1. Symptoms are fear, increased heart rate and shortness if breath.

It is a common symptoms of anxiety such as extreme fear followed by rapid heart rate, sweating and shortness if breath.

2. Relaxation exercise help her to decrease panic attack.

This type of panic attack can be corrected by relaxation technique, deep breathing exercise, dietary adjustment, cognitive therapy and medication etc.