Traumatic brain injury results from a brutal blow to the head resulting into the damage of the brain tissues for instance a blow from a bullet, banging of the head against a hard surfaces being hit with an object such as a metal among others. When there is a mild injury the brain may be affected temporarily before it goes back to its normal healthy functioning. However when it is severe it may lead to disastrous effects such as bleeding and tearing of tissues. The symptoms of the illness can be both physical and psychological. There are a couple of disorders associated with the injury for instances panic disorders and phobias. For the purpose of this discussion the paper will explore panic disorder as one of the mental issues resulting from brain injury by looking at its symptoms and treatment
Panic disorder is an illness that is characterized by un-foretold minutes of intense fear where a person may be terrified and also accompanied by pains in the chest and chocking. The person then becomes worried of another similar attack following the same manner. The heartbeats of the person also changes and becomes faster, they also become dizzy and tremble.
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The disorder can be treated through two major ways and they include psychotherapy and medication. Psychotherapy is considered the first treatment to the condition where the therapist helps the patient to understand the symptoms and assist them in coping with them. The therapist helps the client to slowly recreate the signs of the attack is gradual and repetitive manner. It will help the patient to slowly understand that the attacks are not dangerous and they began to resolve. On the other hand medications can be used to treat the condition and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can be used as they have low risk and fewer side effects. Benzodizeapines can also be administered as a form of treatment to the condition.
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