What is a panic attack? A panic attack is a psychiatric condition that’s characterized by a diverse clinical presentation. If you ask a patient who’s having a panic attack about their feelings, they will describe their symptoms as physical entities rather than psychological. In other words, these patients may be aware that their symptoms are caused by mental illness, but...[ read more ]
Overview During our lifetime, we often have to face challenging life events and decisions. Fortunately, most of these situations are benign and don’t affect our cognition. Sometimes, when stress and anxiety buildup, we tend to express short-lived feelings of sadness. However, patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) deal with prolonged feelings of extreme sadness and social isolation. This condition is...[ read more ]
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? Generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, is a common mental disorder that presents with a constant and irrational fear of unknown origin. Patients with GAD express constant worry about every aspect of their lives, including money, health, family, and work. The worst part about GAD is anticipating fear all the time, which constantly puts patients...[ read more ]
