Treatment of Panic Disorder

From About.com

Panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, often responds to treatment with medication, therapy, or a combination of the two. Professional diagnosis is important, as is early treatment intervention. Learn about treatments for panic disorder, as well as methods you might try on your own.

1. Medication
2. Therapy
3. Self-Help
4. Alternative Medicine

Medication

Medications may help diminish or even eliminate panic disorder symptoms in many individuals. Doctors or psychiatrists generally begin treatment for panic disorder with antidepressants, antianxiety medications, or a combination of both.

• Medication - A Difficult Decision
• How to Talk About Your Medications
• Panic Disorder Medications - A-Z Index
• Index of Side Effects

Therapy

Therapy is often a helpful tool in the recovery from panic disorder. When looking for a therapist, be sure to ask about experience treating panic disorder and what treatment methods will be used.

• What Is Behavioral Therapy?
• An Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
• How to Find a Therapist
• More Therapy Resources

Self-Help

Many people who successfully recover from panic disorder use a combination of treatment methods that often include self-help. Whether it's through self-help books or their own creativity, people have overcome major obstacles using self-help techniques.

• Anger Management
• Coping With Loneliness
• Coping With Guilt
• How to Breathe the Right Way

• How to Get a Better Night's Sleep
• How to Relax
• Procrastination and Anxiety
• Self-Esteem and Anxiety

Alternative Medicine

More and more people are looking to alternative medicine to treat illnesses and conditions, including anxiety disorders. These resources will help you learn more about holistic healing and other alternative treatments for anxiety disorders.

• Index of Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements for Anxiety
• Index of Alternative Medicine & Holistic Healing Resources