Panic Disorder WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Panic Disorder and compiled helpful research notes below.
- eMedicine: Panic Disorder emedicine.com - Panic Disorder
- Wikipedia: Panic Disorder
en.wikipedia.org - Panic Disorder
- MedicineNet: Panic Attacks (Panic Disorder) medicinenet.com - Panic Attacks (Panic Disorder)
- Mayo Clinic: Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder mayoclinic.com - Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: Panic Disorder nami.org - Panic Disorder
- eMedTV: What Is Panic Disorder? anxiety.emedtv.com - What Is Panic Disorder?
- National Institute of Mental Health: Panic Disorder nimh.nih.gov - Panic Disorder
- Anxiety Network: Basic Facts on Panic Attacks anxietynetwork.com - Basic Facts on Panic Attacks
- FamilyDoctor: Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia familydoctor.org - Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
- eMedicineHealth: Panic Attacks emedicinehealth.com - Panic Attacks
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Research Notes on Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected feelings of extreme fear and dread, which can occur with no reason. Many people with panic disorder also suffer from agoraphobia. This is due to the fear of having a panic attack while in public. These are called anticipatory attacks. A diagnosis of panic disorder is considered if two or more panic attacks have occurred along with feelings of increased anxiety for at least one month.1
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- Symptoms of panic disorder may include rapid heart rate, sweating, trembling, hyperventilation, hot flashes, chest pain, dizziness, and headache.2
- Treatment may include psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medications.3
- Panic disorder often accompanies depression, alcoholism, and drug abuse.4
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Latest Headlines on Panic Disorder
What Are The Symptoms of Panic Disorder?
- American Psychological Association: Panic Attacks: The Hallmark of Panic Disorder
- HelpGuide: Symptoms of a Panic Attack
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America: Panic Disorder Self Test
- About.com: What Are the Symptoms of Panic Disorder?
- Mayo Clinic: Panic Attacks Signs and Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Panic Disorder?
- MedicineNet: What Causes Panic Attacks?
- Mayo Clinic: Panic Attack and Panic Disorder Causes
- eMedicineHealth: Panic Attacks Causes
- HealthWise (via WebMD): Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder - Cause
- WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Panic disorder
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Panic Disorder?
- OrganizedWisdom: Panic Disorder Treatments
- OrganizedWisdom: Psychotherapy
- OrganizedWisdom: Antidepressants
- OrganizedWisdom: Anxiety Medications
- OrganizedWisdom: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Panic Disorder?
- HealthyPlace: Alternative Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
- HolisticOnline: Anxiety Common Sense Care
- Mental-Health-Matters: Alternative Approaches For Treating Panic Attacks
- WholeHealthMD: Anxiety and Panic-Food Remedies
How Do You Prevent Panic Disorder?
- eMedicineHealth: Panic Attack Prevention
- HealthWise (via WebMD): Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder - Prevention
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Panic Disorder Prevention
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Panic Disorder
- Coping With Life: Snap Out of It! Or Can You?
- The Cate Chronicles: My Story
- SocialPhobiaWorld: Panic Attacks Forum
Foundations and Support Groups on Panic Disorder
- National Anxiety Foundation
- About.com: Support Groups for Anxiety Disorders
- PsychCentral: Top Anxiety and Panic Support Groups
- Support4Hope: Panic Anxiety Disorder Support Group & Information
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Panic Disorder
- PubMedCentral: Panic Disorder Articles
- Google Scholar: Panic Disorder Articles
Clinical Trials on Panic Disorder
- ClincalTrials.gov: Panic Disorder Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Panic Disorder Clinical Trials
Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Panic Disorder
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
- ↑ eMedicine: Panic Disorder
- ↑ eMedTV: What Is Panic Disorder?
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- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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