Life gets turned upside down, inside out and backward as student-athletes transition to college life. So much of what was normal expectations in terms of academic performance, athletic achievement and self-confidence gets challenged when the athlete feels like they are on their own. It is certainly not surprising to see so many college-aged students struggle with their mental health during these years. It is not abnormal, it is very prevalent, and it is something that can get better with a little assistance. An article in Inside Higher Ed by Scott Jaschik explores the rates of anxiety and depression in college students. Click here for the entire article and know there is always someone that is willing to help. Speak with your athletic trainer for a direct referral to our Director of Sports Psychology.
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Panic Disorder: Q & A
Q: When does panic disorder start and how long does it last?
A: It usually starts when people are young adults, around 18 to 24 years old. Sometimes it starts when a person is under a lot of stress, for example after the death of a loved one or after having a baby. Anyone can have panic disorder, but more women than men have the illness. It sometimes runs in families. Panic disorder can last for a few months or for many years.
Q: How many people suffer from apnic disorder?
A: An estimate of 6 million Americans suffer from panic disorder.
Q: What can you do about your panic disorder?
A: Talk to your doctor about your fear and panic attacks.Tell your doctor if the panic attacks keep you from doing everyday things and living your life. Ask your doctor for a checkup to make sure you don’t have some other illness. Ask your doctor if he or she has helped other people with panic disorder. Special training is needed to help doctors treat people with panic disorder. If your doctor doesn’t have special training, ask for the name of a doctor or counselor who does.
Q: How can you get more information?
A: Call 1-866-615-6464 to have free information mailed to you.
Q: What can a doctor or counselor do to help you?
A: The doctor may give you medicine. Medicine usually helps people with panic disorder feel better after a few weeks. Talking to a specially trained doctor or counselor who can teach you ways to cope with your panic attacks helps many people with panic disorder. This is called “therapy.” Therapy will help you feel less afraid and anxious.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-a-real-illness/4-what-can-i-do-to-help-myself.shtml
Panic Disorders: What Are They?
Panic disorder is a real illness. It can be treated with medicine or therapy.
If you have panic disorder, you feel suddenly terrified for no reason. These frequent bursts of terror are called panic attacks. During a panic attack, you also have scary physical feelings like a fast heartbeat, trouble breathing, or dizziness.
Panic attacks can happen at any time and any place without warning. They often happen in grocery stores, malls, crowds, or while traveling.
You may live in constant fear of another attack and may stay away from places where you have had an attack. For some people, fear takes over their lives and they are unable to leave their homes.
Panic attacks don’t last long, but they are so scary they feel like they go on forever.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-a-real-illness/1-what-is-panic-disorder.shtml