About Panic Disorder: Co-occurring Anxiety Disorders

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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, your Guide to Panic Disorder People diagnosed with panic disorder run the risk of developing an additional mental health condition. Many separate anxiety disorders share similar symptoms to panic disorder. Mental health conditions, such as social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder commonly co-occur with panic disorder. Here you will find information on the most common co-occurring anxiety disorders. What Are Anxiety Disorders? Everyone experiences some feelings of anxiety from time-to-time. However, chronic anxiety can lower the quality of your life and may be an indication of a mental health condition. Having an anxiety disorder can greatly impact one's relationships, work performance, self-image, and other aspects of life. Often characterized by nervousness and fear, there are different types of anxiety disorders that have their own set of unique symptoms. Learn more about the six main types of anxiety disorders. See More About:  anxiety disorders  anxiety disorder screening tests  panic disorder diagnosis Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or simply OCD, is an anxiety disorder that involves obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors. Similar to panic disorder, OCD is marked by excessive worry and overwhelming fear. Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for OCD. See More About:  panic disorder diagnosis  obsessive-compulsive disorder  conditions related to panic disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Similar to panic disorder, social anxiety disorder is another anxiety-related mental health issue that entails feelings of apprehension and panic-like symptoms, such as extreme nervousness, trembling, and shaking. Despite many similarities, social anxiety disorder differs from panic disorder in diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and avoidance behaviors. Here you will find information on the similarities and differences between these two mental health conditions. See More About:  panic disorder related conditions  social anxiety disorder symptoms  panic disorder treatment Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after a person has gone through or witnessed a traumatic event. In many cases, people with PTSD are often diagnosed with co-occurring panic attacks. Panic-like symptoms can be brought on through memories, flashbacks, or even dreams about the past traumatic event. Get more information on the similarities, differences, and treatment options for these two conditions. See More About:  anxiety disorders  post-traumatic stress disorder  panic disorder related conditions Panic Disorder Ads Social Anxiety Cure Anxiety Disorders Social Anxiety Anxiety Treatment Anxiety Symptoms Featured Articles Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatments Coping Agoraphobia   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Katharina Star Panic Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Panic Disorder? Symptoms of Panic Disorder Diagnosis of Panic Disorder Treatment of Panic Disorder Info for Family/Friends   Follow me on: Advertisement