http://panicdisorder.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-06T12:49:42Z Mon, 06 May 2013 12:49:42 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/05/13/tips-for-family-and-friends.htm <p>Do you have a loved one who is suffering with panic attacks, anxiety, and/or agoraphobia? It can be difficult to understand the struggle of fear and anxiety that a person with panic disorder often experiences. As friend or family member, you may want to be supportive, but are uncertain about how you can be the most helpful.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/05/13/tips-for-family-and-friends.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/05/13/tips-for-family-and-friends.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 13:49:31 +0000 2013-05-13T13:49:31Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/05/06/mindfulness-for-anxiety-and-panic-disorder.htm <p>Mindfulness is a practice that brings awareness to the present moment. It originated from ancient Eastern philosophy, but has recently grown in popularity throughout Western culture as a way to help ease stress, anxiety, and other panic-related symptoms. The practice of mindfulness can allow you to let go of stress, release physical tension, and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/livingwithpd/tp/Overcome-Your-Negative-Thinking.htm">overcome negative thinking</a> patterns.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/05/06/mindfulness-for-anxiety-and-panic-disorder.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/05/06/mindfulness-for-anxiety-and-panic-disorder.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 12:49:42 +0000 2013-05-06T12:49:42Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/04/28/the-panic-disorder-treatment-process.htm <p>The treatment process for panic disorder typically begins by receiving a diagnosis from your doctor or mental health provider. 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However, many people who are prescribed benzodiazepines for panic disorder are concerned about their risk for developing an addiction to these drugs.&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/treatments/a/Benzodiazepines-Risks.htm">Learn more. . .</a></p> http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/04/28/benzodiazepines-risks.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:58:22 +0000 2013-04-28T16:58:22Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/04/28/coping-with-agoraphobia.htm <p>Agoraphobia is a condition that is often associated with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/diagnosis/tp/Panic-Attack-Basics.htm">panic attacks</a> and panic disorder. This phobia involves an extreme fear of having panic attacks in places or situations in which it would be very embarrassing or difficult to escape from. 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During a panic attack, a person may have a wide variety of frightening physical sensations, upsetting emotions, and disturbing thoughts.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/04/28/top-signs-and-symptoms-of-panic-attacks.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/04/28/top-signs-and-symptoms-of-panic-attacks.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:39:48 +0000 2013-04-28T15:39:48Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2013/04/28/anxiety-disorders-related-to-panic-disorder.htm <p>Panic disorder is classified as an <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/diagnosis/a/What-Are-Anxiety-Disorders.htm">anxiety disorder</a> in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/od/psychotherapy/f/faq_dsm.htm">DSM</a>). There are other conditions listed in the DSM that share similar symptoms to panic disorder, such as PTSD, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/symptoms/a/Agoraphobia-101.htm">agoraphobia</a>, OCD, and social anxiety disorder. 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