Panic Disorder: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
anticipatoryanxiety
If you have panic disorder, you may find yourself anxiously anticipating many life events -- driving to work, going into a store, attending a social gathering and many other activities. Anticipatory anxiety may cause you to feel so anxious that it interfere with your ability to fully function in your everyday life. Here you will learn how to deal with anticipatory anxiety.
If you have panic disorder, you may find yourself anxiously anticipating many life events -- driving to work, going into a store, attending a social gathering and many other activities. Anticipatory anxiety may cause you to feel so anxious that it interfere with your ability to fully function in your everyday life. Here you will learn how to deal with anticipatory anxiety.
PDTreatment
Panic disorder is a very treatable illness. Learn how psychotherapy and medications can help in your recovery from panic disorder.
Panic disorder is a very treatable illness. Learn how psychotherapy and medications can help in your recovery from panic disorder.
PDSymptoms
The symptoms of panic disorder can be quite frightening. Here is a review of these symptoms.
The symptoms of panic disorder can be quite frightening. Here is a review of these symptoms.
livingwithpd
Living with panic disorder is not always easy. But there are ways you can manage the anxiety and panic in your life.
Living with panic disorder is not always easy. But there are ways you can manage the anxiety and panic in your life.
Panic Disorder Basics
What is Panic Disorder? The basics of Panic Disorder including how its diagnosed and treated.
What is Panic Disorder? The basics of Panic Disorder including how its diagnosed and treated.
PD Chest Pain
About 40% of people with panic disorder experience pain in their chest. Chest pain or discomfort is listed in the DSM-IV-TR under the symptoms associated with a panic attack. Learn more about this often troubling symptom and its relation to panic disorder.
About 40% of people with panic disorder experience pain in their chest. Chest pain or discomfort is listed in the DSM-IV-TR under the symptoms associated with a panic attack. Learn more about this often troubling symptom and its relation to panic disorder.
pdbreathless
Many people with panic disorder experience shortness of breath or sensations that they are smothering. Most people describe this as a feeling that they can’t get enough air into their lungs. Hyperventilation or over breathing may be contributing to your frightening symtpoms. Learn what you can do to breath easier.
Many people with panic disorder experience shortness of breath or sensations that they are smothering. Most people describe this as a feeling that they can’t get enough air into their lungs. Hyperventilation or over breathing may be contributing to your frightening symtpoms. Learn what you can do to breath easier.
deepbreathing
Improper breathing can upset the oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in your body and contribute to anxiety, panic attacks, fatigue and other physical and emotional disturbances.
Improper breathing can upset the oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in your body and contribute to anxiety, panic attacks, fatigue and other physical and emotional disturbances.
Tips for a Better Sleep
Poor sleep patterns and insomnia are known to cause a variety of psychological and physical complaints. These include headaches, decreased energy, poor concentration, short-term memory problems, irritability and anxiety. By regulating your sleep patterns, you can reduce anxiety and improve your ability to carry out your daily activities.
Poor sleep patterns and insomnia are known to cause a variety of psychological and physical complaints. These include headaches, decreased energy, poor concentration, short-term memory problems, irritability and anxiety. By regulating your sleep patterns, you can reduce anxiety and improve your ability to carry out your daily activities.
GIandAnxiety
Gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances are common medical conditions that often include stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Here you will find information about how GI disturbances are associated with panic and other anxiety disorders.
Gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances are common medical conditions that often include stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Here you will find information about how GI disturbances are associated with panic and other anxiety disorders.
Agoraphobia
What is agoraphobia, and how is it related to panic disorder?
What is agoraphobia, and how is it related to panic disorder?
headachepd
If you have panic disorder, you may experience frequent headache symptoms. These troubling symptoms can range from moderate throbbing to a debilitating migraine. Here you will find information about headache symptoms and panic disorder.
If you have panic disorder, you may experience frequent headache symptoms. These troubling symptoms can range from moderate throbbing to a debilitating migraine. Here you will find information about headache symptoms and panic disorder.
whatyoueat
Is your diet increasing your anxiety and panic attacks?
Is your diet increasing your anxiety and panic attacks?
PDDiagnosis
Learn what you need to know about how panic disorder is diagnosed.
Learn what you need to know about how panic disorder is diagnosed.
AnxietyandPanic
The terms anxiety attack and panic attack are often used interchangeably. But, is there a difference between panic and anxiety? Find out the similarities and differences of these closely related terms.
The terms anxiety attack and panic attack are often used interchangeably. But, is there a difference between panic and anxiety? Find out the similarities and differences of these closely related terms.
CBT
The American Psychiatric Association recommends a form of psychotherapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of panic disorder. CBT combines the fundamental concepts of behavioral therapy and cognitive therapy. Here you will find information about these two types of therapy and how they are combined to form CBT.
The American Psychiatric Association recommends a form of psychotherapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of panic disorder. CBT combines the fundamental concepts of behavioral therapy and cognitive therapy. Here you will find information about these two types of therapy and how they are combined to form CBT.
Fight or Flight
What is the fight or flight response and how is it related to panic disorder?
What is the fight or flight response and how is it related to panic disorder?
IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is not a specific disease, but is used to describe a group of gastrointestinal symptoms. IBS has been associated with panic and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about IBS, including common sympotms and diagnostic tests used to confirm the syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome is not a specific disease, but is used to describe a group of gastrointestinal symptoms. IBS has been associated with panic and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about IBS, including common sympotms and diagnostic tests used to confirm the syndrome.
Brain
Panic disorder has been linked to chemical imbalances in the brain. Here you will find information about the brain’s communication process using chemical messengers and what chemicals have been associated with panic disorder.
Panic disorder has been linked to chemical imbalances in the brain. Here you will find information about the brain’s communication process using chemical messengers and what chemicals have been associated with panic disorder.
panicattacks
A panic attack is a sudden and intense feeling of terror, fear or apprehension, without the presence of actual danger. But, not all panic attacks are alike. Learn about the different types of panic attacks and what symptoms may be experienced.
A panic attack is a sudden and intense feeling of terror, fear or apprehension, without the presence of actual danger. But, not all panic attacks are alike. Learn about the different types of panic attacks and what symptoms may be experienced.
SSRIs
SSRIs are types of antidepressants that are commonly used to treat panic disorder. Here you will find information about how they work and possible side effects of SSRI medication therapy for panic disorder.
SSRIs are types of antidepressants that are commonly used to treat panic disorder. Here you will find information about how they work and possible side effects of SSRI medication therapy for panic disorder.
DSMAxis
The DSM-IV-TR uses a five level diagnostic system to classify illnesses and disorders. Here you will learn about the five axis criteria used by mental health professionals.
The DSM-IV-TR uses a five level diagnostic system to classify illnesses and disorders. Here you will learn about the five axis criteria used by mental health professionals.
PD Causes
Several theories have been developed to explain the cause of panic disorder. Here you will find information about the genetic, environmental, metabolic and biological influences believed to play a part in the development of panic disorder.
Several theories have been developed to explain the cause of panic disorder. Here you will find information about the genetic, environmental, metabolic and biological influences believed to play a part in the development of panic disorder.
Maladaptive Behavior
What is maladaptive behavior?
What is maladaptive behavior?
Neurotransmitters
For optimal brain function, neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) must be carefully balanced and orchestrated. Here you will find information about the neurotransmitters associated with many psychological and behavioral illnesses, including panic disorder.
For optimal brain function, neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) must be carefully balanced and orchestrated. Here you will find information about the neurotransmitters associated with many psychological and behavioral illnesses, including panic disorder.
normprobanxiety
An infinite number of human experiencescause anxiety. Everyone experiences anxiety at one time or another, and it is beneficial in certain situations. But, for many people, anxiety becomes a problem. Here you will find information to help you learn to distinguish between between the normal and problem anxiety in your life.
An infinite number of human experiencescause anxiety. Everyone experiences anxiety at one time or another, and it is beneficial in certain situations. But, for many people, anxiety becomes a problem. Here you will find information to help you learn to distinguish between between the normal and problem anxiety in your life.
fearandanxiety
Fear and anxiety both produce similar responses to certain dangers. But, many experts believe that there are important differences between the two. Here is an explanation of the differences between fear and anxiety.
Fear and anxiety both produce similar responses to certain dangers. But, many experts believe that there are important differences between the two. Here is an explanation of the differences between fear and anxiety.
ChoosingATherapist
There are many qualified therapists available, but being qualified doesn’t, necessarily, translate to a good fit for every individual. Choosing the right therapist is not an easy, clear-cut decision. Making this choice is a very personal experience, based on your own unique needs and characteristics.
There are many qualified therapists available, but being qualified doesn’t, necessarily, translate to a good fit for every individual. Choosing the right therapist is not an easy, clear-cut decision. Making this choice is a very personal experience, based on your own unique needs and characteristics.
panicagoraphob
Agoraphobia is a condition that affects about one-third of people with panic disorder. Here you will find answers to questions about agoraphobia and how it relates to and complicates panic disorder.
Agoraphobia is a condition that affects about one-third of people with panic disorder. Here you will find answers to questions about agoraphobia and how it relates to and complicates panic disorder.
DSMDiagnosis
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) by the American Psychiatric Association is the system used in the United States to classify, describe and diagnosis mental disorders. Here you will find information about the DSM-IV-TR and the criteria used to diagnosis panic attacks and panic disorder.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) by the American Psychiatric Association is the system used in the United States to classify, describe and diagnosis mental disorders. Here you will find information about the DSM-IV-TR and the criteria used to diagnosis panic attacks and panic disorder.
supporttips
Tips for Supporting a Loved One With Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Tips for Supporting a Loved One With Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Reduce Anxiety and Stress
Progressive muscle relaxation is a stress and anxiety management technique. Learn how you can reduce anxiety by using this simple exercise.
Progressive muscle relaxation is a stress and anxiety management technique. Learn how you can reduce anxiety by using this simple exercise.
anxietyvspanic
Is there a difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack?
Is there a difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack?
AgoraSafeZone
If you have agoraphobia, avoidance behaviors often multiply quickly, and daily life becomes defined by a “safe zone.” The safe zone includes the places, situations or events that bring about the least amount of anxiety. Going outside of the safe zone is extremely difficult and distressing.
If you have agoraphobia, avoidance behaviors often multiply quickly, and daily life becomes defined by a “safe zone.” The safe zone includes the places, situations or events that bring about the least amount of anxiety. Going outside of the safe zone is extremely difficult and distressing.
PMR
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a stress and anxiety management technique. If you have panic disorder, agoraphobia or another type of anxiety disorder, you may experience frequent muscle tension that may be contributing to your anxiety. In fact, chronic muscle tension may be so automatic that it seems normal, and you may have forgotten what it feels like when your muscles are completely relaxed. Learn what progressive muscle relaxation is and how it can help you.
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a stress and anxiety management technique. If you have panic disorder, agoraphobia or another type of anxiety disorder, you may experience frequent muscle tension that may be contributing to your anxiety. In fact, chronic muscle tension may be so automatic that it seems normal, and you may have forgotten what it feels like when your muscles are completely relaxed. Learn what progressive muscle relaxation is and how it can help you.
WhoTreatsPD?
What types of professionals treat panic disorder? What do those letters after my doctor's or therapist's name mean?
What types of professionals treat panic disorder? What do those letters after my doctor's or therapist's name mean?
Biological Theories
A discussion of the biological theories of the cause of panic disorder.
A discussion of the biological theories of the cause of panic disorder.
DSMIVTR
Definition of DSM-IV-TR
Definition of DSM-IV-TR
Understanding the Fear
What is it like to experience the fear associated with panic disorder?
What is it like to experience the fear associated with panic disorder?
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux disease, is a common health problem that causes heartburn and acid regurgitation from the stomach. Here you will find information about GERD, including symptoms, risks and complications associated with acid reflux disease.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux disease, is a common health problem that causes heartburn and acid regurgitation from the stomach. Here you will find information about GERD, including symptoms, risks and complications associated with acid reflux disease.
AlcoholandAnxiety
Limited alcohol use is often considered acceptable in many situations. The occasional night cap to unwind, or the couple of celebratory drinks during a social gathering, are usually not problematic and may even be considered socially customary. But, studies have shown that if you have panic disorder or another anxiety disorder, you may be at risk of having co-occurring problem drinking.
Limited alcohol use is often considered acceptable in many situations. The occasional night cap to unwind, or the couple of celebratory drinks during a social gathering, are usually not problematic and may even be considered socially customary. But, studies have shown that if you have panic disorder or another anxiety disorder, you may be at risk of having co-occurring problem drinking.
Panic Disorder
Am I experiencing the symptoms of panic disorder?
Am I experiencing the symptoms of panic disorder?
pdliving
I was just diagnosed with panic disorder. Will I ever be able to have a normal life and do the things I used to do?
I was just diagnosed with panic disorder. Will I ever be able to have a normal life and do the things I used to do?
Definition
Definition of substernal
Definition of substernal
Lactic Acid
Definition of Lactic Acid
Definition of Lactic Acid
Sympathetic Nervous System
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
Symptoms of a Panic Attack
What are the symptoms of a panic attack?
What are the symptoms of a panic attack?
What Is GABA?
Definition of GABA
Definition of GABA
Definition of Enema
Definition of enema
Definition of enema
Angina
Definition of angina
Definition of angina
What Is Auditory Exclusion?
Definition of auditory exclusion.
Definition of auditory exclusion.
Neurosis
Definition of Neurosis
Definition of Neurosis
Definition of Colon
Definition of colon
Definition of colon
Insomnia
Definition of insomnia.
Definition of insomnia.
Panic Disorder - Articles
An index of Articles for the Panic Disorder guide site.
An index of Articles for the Panic Disorder guide site.
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
What is the the autonomic nervous system and how does it function?
What is the the autonomic nervous system and how does it function?
What Is the CNS?
Definition of central nervous system
Definition of central nervous system
What Is Norepinephrine?
An explanation of the neurotransmitter, norepinephrine.
An explanation of the neurotransmitter, norepinephrine.
Serotonin
What is serotonin?
What is serotonin?
Panic Disorder - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Panic Disorder guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Panic Disorder guide site.
Definition of Psychotherapy
Definition of Psychotherapy
Definition of Psychotherapy
What Is Tunnel Vision?
What is tunnel vision?
What is tunnel vision?
What Is the Alimentary Canal?
Definition of Alimentary Canal
Definition of Alimentary Canal