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Frequently Asked Questions
If you or a loved one have panic disorder or agoraphobia, you can find answers to frequently asked questions here.
Most Frequently Asked Questions About Panic Disorder
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about panic disorder.
What is Panic Disorder?
Am I experiencing the symptoms of panic disorder?
Agoraphobia 101
Agoraphobia is a mental health condition that is often associated with panic disorder. Learn five common FAQs about agoraphobia, including information on diagnosis, prevalence, and treatment options.
How can I tell if I’m just nervous or have an anxiety disorder?
Virtually every human can relate to symptoms of anxiety, nervousness or stress because everyone has experienced these symptoms at one time or another. Anxiety is actually a normal human experience, but for many people it becomes a problem. The main difference between normal anxiety and problem anxiety is in the source and the intensity of the experience and its hindrance in usual life functions.
Are People With Panic Disorder Just Overreacting?
If your love has panic disorder, you may be wondering why they just can't simply "get over" their condition. The fact is that panic disorder is real mental health disorder that can potentially be managed through treatment. Learn more about the treatment options for panic disorder and why your loved one isn't overreacting.
Can I Have Panic Disorder and Depression?
People with panic disorder frequently ask if they might also be suffering with depression. People with panic disorder are often at greater risk for developing clinical depression. Find out about the symptoms and treatment options for depression.
What is a Panic Attack?
What are the symptoms of a panic attack?
What’s the Difference Between a Panic Attack and an Anxiety Attack?
Is there a difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack?
What Causes Panic Disorder?
Several theories suggest panic and other anxiety disorders develop based on a complex interaction of biological, genetic, environmental and/or social factors and experiences. Learn about the genetic and biological theories, fight or flight stress response theory, suffocation false alarm theory and environmental sources believed to influence the development of panic disorder.
Do I have panic disorder?
I recently had what I think was a panic attack. Does this mean I have panic disorder?
Can People With Panic Disorder Lead Normal Lives?
I was recently diagnosed with panic disorder and am having a lot of difficulty at work and socializing. Will I ever be able to have a normal life and do the things I used to do?
