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 2012-01-31T20:44:32Z Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:44:32 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2012/02/14/helping-others-understand-panic-disorder.htm <p>Panic disorder, panic attacks, and agoraphobia are often misunderstood. There are many <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/understandingpanic/tp/Myths-About-Panic-Disorder.htm">myths about panic disorder</a> that have contributed to the public's opinion about this condition. If you have been <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/diagnosis/tp/What-You-Should-Know-About-The-Diagnosis-Of-Panic-Disorder.htm">diagnosed with panic disorder</a>, you may have experienced this first hand. Perhaps your loved ones can't relate to what you are going through. 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Anxiety disorders can also influence other aspects of a person's life, such as their <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/livingwithpd/a/Improve-Your-Self-Esteem.htm">self-esteem</a>, sleep habits, and ability to relax.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2012/01/30/life-with-panic-disorder.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2012/01/30/life-with-panic-disorder.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:16:55 +0000 2012-01-30T08:16:55Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2012/01/29/helping-a-partner-with-panic-disorder.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/panicdisorder/1/9/x/1/-/-/MP900430909.jpg" alt="Microsoft " /></p> <p>A diagnosis of an anxiety disorder, including panic disorder, can greatly impact a relationship. All couples face challenges along the way. 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