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Shared Panic Attacks in a Family: A Case Study of Mismanagement in Bipolar Spectrum Disorder and Generational Trauma

Year: 2025

Type: preprint

Abstract: Psychiatric diseases, including panic attacks and bipolar disorder, may arise from the intricate interaction of genetic predisposition, familial relationships, and environmental stressors.The concurrent manifestation of panic attacks within a family is a rare occurrence.This case study investigates a 16-year-old male diagnosed with bipolar disorder, profoundly affected by familial psychiatric issues, notably his mother's persistent history of panic attacks.The patient's condition was further exacerbated by inappropriate psychopharmacological treatment and engagement in alcohol misuse.This study underscores the critical role of accurate diagnosis, tailored treatment, and family-centered mental health interventions in managing adolescent psychiatric conditions.Managing panic attacks in a patient within the bipolar spectrum is crucial, as mismanagement may lead to symptom exacerbation.Notably, excessive empathy toward psychiatric symptoms may inadvertently worsen them.

DOI: 10.22541/au.175648052.21885063/v1

Authors: Sanaz Ghanbari, Farnoosh vosough, Shiva Manochehri, Fateme Nourbakhsh, Reza Bidaki

Institutions: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

Language: English

Topic: Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4413825055

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