130) Both of these lines of research are ripe for additional investigation, as they seem to clearly complicate and possibly exacerbate the social affect of the disorder to a large degree and are secondary problems shared by many who experience the disorder.
Other related disorders also give more clear insight into panic disorder, as post traumatic stress disorder has increased in severity as well as incidence, given the prolonged state of national crisis, war and other issues involving over stimulation in the fast paced society we share. One review work, demonstrates the conflicts and controversy that surrounds PTSD, often a precursor to panic disorder as the disorder leaves the individual with a cognitive reaction to normal events in an exaggerated panicked, fashion and in many ways correlates to panic disorder. The article states that victims in the past have been treated ineffectually due to preconceived notions about the traumatic event, if they are conscious of the memory or event and if they experienced such trauma as a result of war, as the politics of war and the dynamic of the military have skewed opinions and therefore policy on treatment, as has advocates and opponents of recovered memory subjects. The argument has also surrounded the event of lasting biological/psychological effects of trauma, as some believe it occurs while others dismiss it as unlikely. (Mcnally, 2003, p. 229) Studies in PTSD in children have dismissed some of the claims by opponents, as there are clear indications in research of biological lasting effects of trauma, but still others argue that such effects are limited by age, as the formative brain development is not like that of adults. (Cook-Cottone, 2004, p. 127) Another study discusses the utilization of technology to study such potential biological change, during reliving/resolution processes as a way to help science better understand the chemistry of PTSD, a precursor to panic disorder, with known etiology. (Gibson, 2000, p. 354) on this note PTSD may be a separate and distinct disorder but its symptomalogy indicates that further study in this area could be a significant help in better understanding panic disorder in general.
The works, here collectively give the impression that panic disorder can be...
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