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Understanding Panic Disorder

Learning what panic disorder is, and what it is not, will help you on your journey to understand the disorder. This understanding is your first step toward recovery or providing support to a loved one. Here you will find the answers to your questions about panic disorder, panic attacks and agoraphobia.
Does Your Child Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety disorders are common psychiatric illnesses that generally cause feelings of fear or distress in certain situations. Children -- even very young children -- are not immune to developing panic disorder or another type of anxiety disorder. If the symptoms are left unrecognized and untreated, young sufferers may experience academic difficulties, social and interpersonal problems and trouble adjusting to new life experiences.
Are There Risk Factors for Developing Panic Disorder?
Research has identified certain risk factors associated with developing panic disorder. Here you will find information about the know risk factors for the development of panic disorder.
What is Panic Disorder?
Here you will learn the basics of Panic Disorder including how its diagnosed and treated.
What Is Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia?
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.
What is a Panic Attack?
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.
Is It Normal Anxiety or an Anxiety Disorder?
There are an infinite number of human experiences that cause 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 distinguish between between the normal and problem anxiety in your life.
Anxiety vs. Panic: What’s the Difference?
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.
What’s the Difference 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.

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