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Supporting a person with Panic Disorder (2)

by Beth McHugh

11 May 2006 04:02 PM

It takes a special person to support a friend who suffers from panic attacks and is using exposure therapy to recover from their condition. Patience, perseverance, understanding, and a caring nature are essential to facilitate recovery.

Supporting a person with Panic Disorder (1)

by Beth McHugh

11 May 2006 03:57 PM

To be a support to a person suffering from Panic Disorder requires understanding and infinite patience. Panic attacks are very frightening ordeals; so frightening that a person will do anything to avoid having one.

More on Panic Disorder (4)

by Beth McHugh

11 May 2006 02:06 AM

Panic Disorder is a highly distressing anxiety disorder which has the potential, if untreated, to severely handicap the sufferer. Many famous people are believed to have suffered from Panic Disorder, including Edvard Munch, the creator of the painting "The Scream".

Do you have Panic Disorder with/without Agoraphobia? (3)

by Beth McHugh

05 Apr 2006 03:13 PM

Panic attacks can happen to anyone given the right set of circumstances. Panic Disorder occurs in approximately 3.5% of the population. However the true proportion is likely to be much higher as sufferers, particularly males, do not seek treatment for the disorder for a variety of reasons.

Panic Disorder: Case Studies (2)

by Beth McHugh

03 Apr 2006 12:31 AM

Panic attacks can affect anyone given the right circumstances. They are frightening events, ones that routine life cannot prepare us for.

What is Panic Disorder? (1)

by Beth McHugh

03 Apr 2006 12:29 AM

Do you know someone who seldom seems to leave the house, or if they do they leave in the company of another person?



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Beth McHugh says...

"Hi inpain for them, as the children are quite old and able to understand adult concepts, you may wish to consider having family therapy."

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