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panic attack. A period of sudden,
intense apprehension, fearfulness or terror often associated with
impending doom and accompanied by physiological symptoms, such as
shortness of breath, palpitations, pounding heart or chest discomfort.
panic disorder. An anxiety disorder characterized by chronic
unexpected episodes of potentially disabling intense fear or anxiety,
often accompanied by physical symptoms, such as rapid heartbeat and
dizziness.
paranoia. A mental disorder, or an element of several other mental
illnesses, characterized by suspicion, delusions of persecution and
jealousy.
passive aggression. Indirectly and unassertively expressing
aggression toward others, masking resentment or hostility.
personality. Enduring patterns of perceiving, relating to and
thinking about oneself and the environment.
pharmacotherapy. Treatment of disease with prescription
medications.
phobia. A persistent, excessive fear of a specific object, activity
or situation, resulting in a compelling desire to avoid that which
provokes it.
placebo. A nondrug, physically inactive substance given as part of
a clinical research study. It has no specific pharmacologic activity
against illness. Sometimes called a sugar pill.
postpartum depression. A type of depression that occurs
after childbirth.
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A type of anxiety disorder
characterized by intrusive memories of a traumatic or highly stressful
event, often characterized by nightmares, flashbacks, depression,
hopelessness and loss of interest in activities.
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). A severe form
of premenstrual syndrome whose symptoms include severe depression,
feelings of hopelessness, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficulty
concentrating, irritability and tension.
projection. Falsely attributing one's own feelings, impulses or
thoughts to another person.
psychiatrist. A medical doctor (M.D.) or an osteopathic doctor (D.O.)
who has completed advanced training in psychiatry.
psychiatry. Specialty of medicine devoted to the study, treatment
and prevention of mental disorders.
psychogenic. Originating in the mind or pertaining to the
development of the mind.
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