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There are a variety of treatments that can help people with panic disorder, depending on the severity of the disorder and the individual’s preferences. For some people, self-help measures such as relaxation techniques or lifestyle changes may be sufficient. Others may need medication or psychological therapy.
Medication
The most common type of medication used to treat panic disorder is antidepressants. Antidepressants can help to reduce the number and severity of panic attacks, and can also help to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Some people may need to try several different antidepressants before finding one that is effective.
Psychological therapies
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective psychological treatment for panic disorder. CBT can help people to understand the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to their panic attacks, and to develop new coping strategies. CBT is usually delivered in a course of weekly sessions, lasting for several months.
Other therapies that may be helpful for people with panic disorder include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and hypnotherapy.
Self-help
There are a number of self-help measures that can be helpful for people with panic disorder, including relaxation techniques, exercise, and avoiding triggers for panic attacks. Some people find it helpful to keep a panic diary, which can help to identify patterns and triggers for attacks.
Lifestyle changes
Making some lifestyle changes can also help to reduce the severity and frequency of panic attacks. These changes may include reducing stress, getting regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, and getting enough sleep.
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How does panic disorder affect family members?
I have panic disorder ........ it does but they are not mad they want to help because they are your family!...belive me .. i know
How many people have panic disorders?
There is over 10.3 millon people in the world that have panic disorder
Who is the first person to diagnose panic disorder?
Who was the first to discover panic disorder?? Well, your question is not very clear. Do you mean who is the first person to actually diagnose and give the name 'panic disorder' to this condition? or do you mean who was the first person to actually 'develop' panic disorder?? Panic disorder is when a person has been suffering one month or more from panic attacks, and has been worried about the reoccurance of these attacks. I should think that people have been suffering from this disorder for many years - particuarly stressed people or perfectionists. The term panic disorder is just a follow on from panic attacks. No-one 'discovered' panic attacks or panic disorder. You make it sound like the discovery of a new unfound island or country!
What are the problems with untreated panic disorder?
People with untreated panic disorder may have problems getting to work or staying on the job. As the person's world narrows, untreated panic disorder can lead to depression, substance abuse, and in rare instances, suicide.
What is worse a panic disorder or panic attack?
It's difficult to categorize one as being "worse" than the other because they are interconnected. Panic disorder involves experiencing recurring panic attacks, which are the defining feature of the disorder. In this sense, panic disorder encompasses the experience of panic attacks. However, not all panic attacks lead to a diagnosis of panic disorder. Panic attacks can occur as isolated incidents or in the context of other anxiety disorders, without meeting the criteria for panic disorder.
What happens during panic disorder?
It's kind of straight forward...you panic, its a disorder
What is defined as frequent and unexpected panic attacks?
A generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or panic disorder.
What can develop from panic disorders?
People with untreated panic disorder may have problems getting to work or staying on the job. As the person's world narrows, untreated panic disorder can lead to depression , substance abuse, and in rare instances, suicide.
What is frequent and unexpected panic attacks?
A panic disorder. Experts estimate that 2-3% of the American population suffers from a panic or anxiety disorder.
Can panic disorder employees function normally within an office work environment?
Give the person some time off, anti-depressants can be prescribed to help the person reduce the anxiety which they will be suffering. Go easy on these people as this is a very frightening and awful condition for the sufferer. Panic disorder does go away.
When was Zoloft introduced for people to take it?
it was produced in the 1970s. but was not released/approved by the FDA until July 1997 for panic disorder and October of 1997 for panic disorder in children 6 to 17 yrs of age..
Is a panic attack a mental disorder?
Yes, it's a manifestation of a panic disorder which is a category of anxiety disorders. They fall within the broader mental disorder category.
