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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD 10 Code) - How To Spot It

 

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If you want to learn about panic attacks then this article is just right for you. It will teach you how to deal with the situation permanently. It is always recommended to consult a physician or psychologist before starting treatment, for you may need medication or therapy. If you have been suffering from the condition for quite sometime, it is suggested to find out the root cause for it so that you could get rid of the problem at its root.

Generally, the ICD-10 category classifies panic attack as periodic, sporadic, persistent nervousness, with accompanying sudden on coming of Palpitations, palpitation pains, throttling sensation, light headedness, feelings of unreality, loss of control, or losing consciousness, but with the corresponding symptom for each month of the attack. There are several other sub-types of anxiety disorders and they include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). These sub-types can be further classified into four different classes based on their severity. ICD-10 is not a diagnostic criterion for these conditions. They can occur at any time and their presence could be due to any number of reasons.

Panic disorders and anxiety attacks are common among many people. They develop gradually over a period of time, especially in children. Many times, they are so severe that they could disrupt the normal life of an individual and lead to social phobias, insomnia, chronic fatigue, depression, and many more. Hence, it is advisable to seek professional help at the earliest if you notice any such symptom.

A person having anxiety disorders and panic attacks may be experiencing the following symptoms: intense fear, panic attacks accompanied by profuse sweating, chills or hot flashes, shortness of breath, trembling or shaking, heart palpitations or racing, chest pain, chest nausea, dizziness or lightheadedness, insomnia, irritability, muscle tension, nausea or upset stomach, feelings of impending doom or death, uncontrollable fear or dread, etc. These symptoms are very frightening, especially when they occur repeatedly. In such situations, one tends to compulsively think of ways to get rid of these attacks. This results in the accumulation of unnecessary worries and anxieties. This often leads to social phobias, which are characteristic of obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders.

Experts have established that this process occurs because of an abnormal linkage between abnormal thinking patterns and certain biological vulnerabilities. It is believed that our brains automatically link our thought processes with bodily sensations. This triggers our natural anxiety response system, which in turn triggers panic attacks. However, it is not known exactly how this linkage works. It is believed that abnormal brainwaves, genetic vulnerability, early life experiences can trigger anxiety disorders and panic attacks.

Researchers have also found out that people suffering from these disorders tend to have deficient levels of serotonin, which is responsible for regulating mood, emotion, sleeping cycles and appetite. Low levels of serotonin cause our brains to inappropriately respond to stressful stimuli as if they are a threat. In fact, it has been found out that people with depression, bi-polar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders are more prone to panic attacks. Scientists believe that deficient serotonin prevents the body's normal production of two neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine. Dopamine and norepinephrine are involved in regulating mood, emotion, hunger, blood pressure and other types of behavior.

In addition, researchers have found out that patients who have tried different treatments to treat their disorders and who have responded to cognitive behavioral therapy have exhibited improved condition of anxiousness. There are two different ways on how one can control and reduce his or her anxiousness. One is by doing cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps patients change their thinking patterns and their reactions towards things and situations that they fear. The second is by doing relaxation techniques and biofeedback which help the patients to control their body functions such as heart rate and breathing. So far, the results of these approaches are promising and they have been found out to be highly effective in treating anxiety attacks.

If you have been suffering from these anxiety disorders, then the best thing that you can do is to get in touch with your doctor today. Your doctor may offer you medications and treatments that can help you control and even cure your panic attack. However, the most recommended thing to do is to get rid of panic disorders using the International OCD 10 code. The code offers systematic steps to eliminate anxiety and the most common symptoms of an anxiety attack such as nervousness, worry, fear and worrying. If you can follow this code, then you are already half way to getting rid of these problems for good.

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