Treatments
Everything you need to know about the treatment of panic disorder, panic attacks and agoraphobia. Find comprehensive information about therapy interventions, medications and self-help.
Antidepressants and Suicide
The association of increased suicidal thoughts, especially among adolescents, with antidepressant treatment has been a center of attention and controversy in recent years. Here you will find information about the connection between antidepressants and suicide risk.
The association of increased suicidal thoughts, especially among adolescents, with antidepressant treatment has been a center of attention and controversy in recent years. Here you will find information about the connection between antidepressants and suicide risk.
How Long Does it Take for Antidepressants to Work?
Studies have shown that antidepressants are effective in reducing or eliminating panic attacks and improving anticipatory anxiety and symptoms of agoraphobia. Unfortunately, antidepressants generally don’t result in an immediate relief of symptoms.
Studies have shown that antidepressants are effective in reducing or eliminating panic attacks and improving anticipatory anxiety and symptoms of agoraphobia. Unfortunately, antidepressants generally don’t result in an immediate relief of symptoms.
What are Antidepressants?
As the name implies, antidepressants were initially used for the treatment of depression. It soon became evident, however, that in addition to improving one’s mood, antidepressants had an anti-panic and anti-anxiety effect on those with anxiety-related problems.
As the name implies, antidepressants were initially used for the treatment of depression. It soon became evident, however, that in addition to improving one’s mood, antidepressants had an anti-panic and anti-anxiety effect on those with anxiety-related problems.
Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Panic Disorder
Psychological interventions are often used for the treatment of panic disorder. Here you will find some common interventions that are thought to be beneficial in reducing panic attacks and agoraphobia.
Psychological interventions are often used for the treatment of panic disorder. Here you will find some common interventions that are thought to be beneficial in reducing panic attacks and agoraphobia.
Systematic Desensitization
Systematic desensitization involves using relaxation techniques to gradually become less sensitive to anxiety-provoking situations. Here you will find information about this technique and how it works.
Systematic desensitization involves using relaxation techniques to gradually become less sensitive to anxiety-provoking situations. Here you will find information about this technique and how it works.
Systematic Desensitization Exercise
Systematic Desensitization is a technique used to manage anxiety, panic attacks and phobias. Here you will find information about how to use systematic desensitization to conquer your fears.
Systematic Desensitization is a technique used to manage anxiety, panic attacks and phobias. Here you will find information about how to use systematic desensitization to conquer your fears.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder
Cognitive behavioral therapy is commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder. Here you will find information about CBT along with some of the CBT techniques that may behelpful in the treatment of PD.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder. Here you will find information about CBT along with some of the CBT techniques that may behelpful in the treatment of PD.
Cognitive Behavior Modification
Are negative thought patterns contributing to your anxiety and panic? Find out how you can use cognitive behavior modification to help your recovery from panic disorder.
Are negative thought patterns contributing to your anxiety and panic? Find out how you can use cognitive behavior modification to help your recovery from panic disorder.
Antidepressants and Weight Gain
One common and troubling side effect with antidepressant therapy is weight gain. Learn the steps you can take to deal with this troubling side effect.
One common and troubling side effect with antidepressant therapy is weight gain. Learn the steps you can take to deal with this troubling side effect.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Rational emotive behavior therapy - REBT – is a cognitive behavioral technique developed by Dr. Albert Ellis. REBT is known to be effective for the treatment a variety of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder. Learn more about REBT, including therapy techniques and finding an REBT professional.
Rational emotive behavior therapy - REBT – is a cognitive behavioral technique developed by Dr. Albert Ellis. REBT is known to be effective for the treatment a variety of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder. Learn more about REBT, including therapy techniques and finding an REBT professional.
Panic-Focused Psychodynamic Therapy (PFPP)
Panic-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy (PFPP) is a form of treatment for panic disorder based on certain psychoanalytic concepts. In general, these concepts assume that people are defined by early human experiences and that unconscious motives and psychological conflicts are at the core of current behavior.
Panic-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy (PFPP) is a form of treatment for panic disorder based on certain psychoanalytic concepts. In general, these concepts assume that people are defined by early human experiences and that unconscious motives and psychological conflicts are at the core of current behavior.
Research Study on Panic-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Researchers conducted a small but significant study involving the effectiveness of panic-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy (PFPP). The study demonstrates that PFPP is promising as a therapeutic approach in treating panic disorder.
Researchers conducted a small but significant study involving the effectiveness of panic-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy (PFPP). The study demonstrates that PFPP is promising as a therapeutic approach in treating panic disorder.
Benzodiazepines: Addiction and Dependence
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications commonly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and panic attacks associated with panic disorder. Benzodiazepines can be physically and psychologically addicting. But, is physical dependence on a benzodiazepine the same as addiction?
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications commonly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and panic attacks associated with panic disorder. Benzodiazepines can be physically and psychologically addicting. But, is physical dependence on a benzodiazepine the same as addiction?
Benzodiazepines: Schedule IV Controlled Substances
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications commonly used for their tranquilizing and anti-anxiety effects and are often used in the treatment of panic disorder. Benzodiazepines are considered a “Schedule IV controlled substance.” But, what exactly does that mean?
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications commonly used for their tranquilizing and anti-anxiety effects and are often used in the treatment of panic disorder. Benzodiazepines are considered a “Schedule IV controlled substance.” But, what exactly does that mean?
Benzodiazepines: Abuse, Tolerance, Dependence, Addiction
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications commonly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and panic attacks associated with panic disorder. Because benzodiazepines stimulate the brain’s reward or pleasure centers, they have the potential for abuse. Here you will find information about abuse, tolerance, dependence and addiction of benzodiazepines.
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications commonly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and panic attacks associated with panic disorder. Because benzodiazepines stimulate the brain’s reward or pleasure centers, they have the potential for abuse. Here you will find information about abuse, tolerance, dependence and addiction of benzodiazepines.
Benzodiazepines for the Treatment of Anxiety
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications commonly used to treat anxiety associated with panic disorder or other anxiety disorders. Here you will learn more about benzodiazepines, including precautions, side effects and potential for abuse or dependence.
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications commonly used to treat anxiety associated with panic disorder or other anxiety disorders. Here you will learn more about benzodiazepines, including precautions, side effects and potential for abuse or dependence.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a class of antidepressants that were developed in the 1950s. They may be used for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, especially when treatment with other classes of antidepressants have failed to produce results.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a class of antidepressants that were developed in the 1950s. They may be used for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, especially when treatment with other classes of antidepressants have failed to produce results.
Dietary Precautions While Taking MAOIs
Tyramine is a compound found in many foods, beverages and other substances. This compound has an effect on blood pressure and is regulated by the MAO enzyme. When the MAO enzyme is inhibited (i.e., when taking an MAOI), tyramine can reach dangerously high levels, resulting in critically high blood pressure. While taking an …
Tyramine is a compound found in many foods, beverages and other substances. This compound has an effect on blood pressure and is regulated by the MAO enzyme. When the MAO enzyme is inhibited (i.e., when taking an MAOI), tyramine can reach dangerously high levels, resulting in critically high blood pressure. While taking an …
Medications and Serotonin Syndrome
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the increased risk of serotonin syndrome as a result of combining certain antidepressants with certain headache medications. But, the list of medications that have been implicated in an increased risk of serotonin syndrome is far more extensive. Here you will find information about the various medications that may pose a risk of SS, especially when combined.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the increased risk of serotonin syndrome as a result of combining certain antidepressants with certain headache medications. But, the list of medications that have been implicated in an increased risk of serotonin syndrome is far more extensive. Here you will find information about the various medications that may pose a risk of SS, especially when combined.
Serotonin Syndrome
Serotonin syndrome, or serotonin toxicity, is a rare condition caused by dangerously high levels of serotonin in the brain. It can be potentially life-threatening. It is generally caused by mixing two or more medications that affect serotonin levels in the brain. Here you will find information about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of serotonin syndrome.
Serotonin syndrome, or serotonin toxicity, is a rare condition caused by dangerously high levels of serotonin in the brain. It can be potentially life-threatening. It is generally caused by mixing two or more medications that affect serotonin levels in the brain. Here you will find information about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of serotonin syndrome.
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Tricyclic antidepressants have been around since the late 1950s. They may be used to treat major depression, panic disorder, other anxiety disorders and a variety of other conditions. Here you will find information about the side effects, precautions and contraindications of TCA therapy.
Tricyclic antidepressants have been around since the late 1950s. They may be used to treat major depression, panic disorder, other anxiety disorders and a variety of other conditions. Here you will find information about the side effects, precautions and contraindications of TCA therapy.
Paxil (paroxetine)
Paxil (paroxetine) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Paxil (paroxetine), including side effects and contraindications.
Paxil (paroxetine) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Paxil (paroxetine), including side effects and contraindications.
Celexa (citalopram)
Celexa (citalopram) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Celexa (citalopram), including side effects and contraindications.
Celexa (citalopram) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Celexa (citalopram), including side effects and contraindications.
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Prozac (fluoxetine) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Prozac (fluoxetine), including side effects and contraindications.
Prozac (fluoxetine) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Prozac (fluoxetine), including side effects and contraindications.
Zoloft/Sertraline - Medication Information
Zoloft (sertraline HCl) is an SSRI antidepressant manufactured by Pfizer. It was first marketed as a treatment for depression in 1992 and is currently FDA approved for the treatment of panic disorder. Here you will find information about Zoloft/sertraline, including possible side effects and precautions.
Zoloft (sertraline HCl) is an SSRI antidepressant manufactured by Pfizer. It was first marketed as a treatment for depression in 1992 and is currently FDA approved for the treatment of panic disorder. Here you will find information about Zoloft/sertraline, including possible side effects and precautions.
Food Diary for Problem Headaches and Migraines: How to Use a Food Diary to Trac
Some people find problem headaches or migraines and panic disorder, anxiety, and stress, go hand-in-hand. Keeping a food diary to track your headache symptoms will help you to identify what foods or substances you may want to avoid or limit.
Some people find problem headaches or migraines and panic disorder, anxiety, and stress, go hand-in-hand. Keeping a food diary to track your headache symptoms will help you to identify what foods or substances you may want to avoid or limit.
Panic Disorder Treatment Options
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.
Medications: A-Z Database
A-Z database of medications used to treat panic disorder. Find detailed information, including possible side effects, possible drug interactions and usage.
A-Z database of medications used to treat panic disorder. Find detailed information, including possible side effects, possible drug interactions and usage.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (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.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Panic Disorder
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.
What Kind of Professionals Treat Panic Disorder?
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?
How Can I Choose a Good Therapist?
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.