• What is the treatment for panic disorder?

I was diagnosed with panic disorder. What is the treatment for panic disorder?

10 Answers

  • Psychologist
  • Bethesda, MD

Panic attacks are best treated with a combination of behavioral techniques and medication . Best to see someone who treats panic attacks.

  • Psychologist | Clinical
  • Durham, NC

Panic disorder is a condition where a person experiences sudden, repeated episodes of intense fear or discomfortknown as panic attacksoften without a clear trigger. These episodes can be overwhelming and can mimic the feeling of a medical emergency, including symptoms like

Racing heart or chest pain

Shortness of breath or choking sensations

Dizziness or nausea

Shaking or sweating

Fear of going crazy, losing control, or dying

Over time, many people begin to fear the panic attacks themselves and may start avoiding certain places or situations, leading to further stress and isolation.

The Good News Panic Disorder Is Highly Treatable
Treatment focuses on helping you retrain your brain and body to stop interpreting sensations or stress as threats. It doesnt just help you copeit helps you break the cycle so panic loses its power over you.

Effective treatment options include

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT Helps you challenge catastrophic thoughts and reduce the fear of fear itself.

Interoceptive Exposure A safe, guided practice that helps your body unlearn its fear of normal physical sensations like racing heart or shortness of breath.

Breath retraining nervous system regulation Learn to calm the bodys stress response and interrupt the panic spiral before it escalates.

Medication In some cases, medications such as SSRIs or antianxiety meds can be used short or longterm to reduce symptoms and support recovery.

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  • Counselor/Therapist
  • Bronx, NY

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Managing panic attacks often requires a tailored approach, but several evidencebased medications are commonly prescribed by a psychiatrist.

The main treatment options are psychotherapy and medications. e.g Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs, Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors SNRIs, and Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines approved by the FDA for the treatment of panic disorder include alprazolam Xanax and clonazepam Klonopin.

A form of psychotherapy called cognitive behavioral therapy can help you learn, through your own experience, that panic symptoms are not dangerous.

Consult a psychiatrist for personalized treatment and therapy Dr. Veleniss

  • Phychiatrist
  • Grapevine, Texas

Panic disorder is treated with CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy), medications (SSRIs/SNRIs), and sometimes benzodiazepines for immediate relief. If you have any further questions or need more clarity, please consult with a psychiatrist. If you`re in Texas, we welcome you to reach out to www.MidCitiesPsychiatry.com, we`re here to help you.

  • Psychologist
  • Columbia, MD

Medication and therapy

  • Psychologist | Clinical
  • Waterford, MI

Evidenced-based methods such as Cognitive behavioral therapy approved by a body of APA American Psychologists; acceptance and commitment therapy; dialectical behavioral therapy; experiential acceptance; mindfulness-based cognitive therapy; panic disorder; and third-wave psychotherapies. Medications if needed or as needed and management of them and any and all other client services for health, nutrition, doctor visits, and therapist visits, to address any other functions of treatment for therapeutic purposes of bringing about better. mental health as deemed safe and appropriate by a doctor and/or therapist. Many times a combination of medication if needed and prescribed by a psych doctor and meditation, counseling/therapy, deep breathing exercises, and time for daily love and adherence with the techniques into a dependable, consistent behavioral routine daily.

  • Psychologist | Clinical
  • Valencia, CA

I can't speak about your panic disorder exactly, but in general, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and most of the time antidepressants (SSRIs) are the standard treatment. CBT helps the client learn how to change their behaviors (usually avoidance) and their thoughts (usually catastrophic) along with relaxation techniques to help manage the panic/anxiety. There is also interoceptive exposure that is effective. Usually medication alone is not as effective as therapy.

  • Preventative Medicine Specialist | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
  • Winchester, CA

Hello, Thank you for the question. Panic Disorder may best be addressed from psychotherapy while considering the role(s) of medication, supplementation, sleep, nutrition, and anything organic. I would be willing to hear your story and see how we may best assist.

  • Psychologist
  • Lexington, Massachusetts

Hello! There are many approaches to panic disorder. One is through medication, for which, if you prefer to try that , it is best to see a psychiatrist so that the particular choice of medication is best suited to you, given your age, health, lifestyle, etc. Another is via hypnosis. For that method, seek out a person certified in hypnosis who specializes in anxiety disorder. You can find a properly traied person through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Hypnosis is appropriate for anyone who does not have a seizure disorder. People also often join a support group adjunctively. Good luck! As a clinician, I have never seen a person with panic disorder who has not been cured! peace, Marian

  • Psychiatrist
  • New York, NY

Your initial treatment should include medicine that works right away, to prevent panic attacks. But it should also include starting medicine that is better, long-term (but that takes a while -- often weeks -- to take effect). Once it starts working, you can come off the first medicine. Then you can consider whether psychotherapy would alsoo be helpful, to understand and eliminate the triggers of panic attacks.

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