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Thanks
to the National Institute of Mental Health
for the following information.
What is panic disorder? -
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What can a doctor
or counselor do to help me?
The doctor may give you medicine. Medicine usually helps people with panic
disorder feel better after a few weeks.
Talking to a specially
trained doctor or counselor who can teach you ways to cope with your panic
attacks helps many people with panic disorder. This is called "therapy."
Therapy will help you feel less afraid and anxious.
Here is one
person's story:
"One day, without any
warning or reason, I felt terrified. I was so afraid, I thought I was
going to die. My heart was pounding and my head was spinning. I would
get these feelings every couple of weeks. I thought I was losing my
mind.
"The more attacks I
had, the more afraid I got. I was always living in fear. I didn't know
when I might have another attack. I became so afraid that I didn't want
to leave my house or other safe places.
"My friend saw how afraid I was and told me to call my doctor for help.
My doctor told me I have panic disorder. My doctor gave me medicine that
helps me feel less afraid. I've also been working with a counselor
learning ways to cope with my fear. I had to work hard, but after a few
months of medicine and therapy, I'm starting to feel like myself again."
Remember - you
can get help now:
Talk to your doctor about your fear and panic attacks.
Call 1-866-615-6464. It
is a free call. You will get free information about panic disorder mailed
to you.
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