Panic Disorder
"It totally devastated my life...we became hermits"
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Colin Hammond describes how panic attacks affected his life and became a series of phobias and anxieties, and how therapy helped his recovery.
Articles for Panic Disorder
"Even the thought of going into my garden made me panic"
Claire Ledger had her first panic attack while shopping in her local high street.
"It totally devastated my life...we became hermits"
Colin Hammond describes how panic attacks affected his life and became a series of phobias and anxieties, and how therapy helped his recovery.
Causes of panic disorder
As with many mental health conditions, the exact cause of panic disorder isn't fully understood.
Complications of panic disorder
Panic disorder is a treatable condition, but to make a full recovery it's very important you seek medical help as soon as possible.
Diagnosing panic disorders
Everyone who has panic disorder will experience panic attacks. However, not everyone who has panic attacks is diagnosed with panic disorder.
Introduction
Panic disorder is where you have recurring and regular panic attacks, often for no obvious reason.
Symptoms of panic disorder
The symptoms of a panic attack can be very frightening and distressing. They tend to occur very suddenly, without warning and often for no apparent reason.
Things you can do to help yourself
If you have panic disorder, there are several self-help techniques you can use including slow, deep breathing, relaxation techniques and visualisation.
Treating panic disorder
The main aim in treating panic disorder is to reduce the number of panic attacks and ease the severity of symptoms.