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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, your Guide to Panic Disorder Being a teenager can be challenging enough. These trying years can be even more difficult when faced with a mental health disorder. Having panic disorder can greatly impact a teenager's relationships, academics, and self-image. Learn more about how a teen can experience panic disorder and agoraphobia, plus get some helpful tips for both teens and parents of teenagers with this condition. Panic Disorder in Adolescence Panic disorder can develop during adolescence. A teenager with panic disorder may start exhibiting signs of intense anxiety, fear, and avoidance behaviors. The symptoms of panic disorder in teens are often very similar to the indicators in adult sufferers. Here you will find information on panic disorder in adolescence, including common symptoms and treatment options. See More About:  panic disorder symptoms  panic attack symptoms  panic disorder treatments Teens and Agoraphobia A teenager with panic disorder may develop agoraphobia. This condition involves an intense fear of having a panic attack in a place or situation where they would feel embarrassed or find it hard to escape. Having frequent and unexpected panic attacks makes it difficult for a teen to fit in, so it is not surprising that some teens with panic disorder develop avoidance behaviors and agoraphobia. Find out more about the signs of symptoms of agoraphobia in teens. See More About:  panic disorder and teenagers  agoraphobia  panic disorder treatments Parenting Teens with Panic Disorder If you are a parent of a teenager, you are well aware of all the pressure and challenges that are typically accompanied with this stage in life. The life of a teenager can be made even more complicated if a teen has panic disorder. As a parent, you may feel uncertain as to how you can help your child manage a mental health disorder. Here you will find some tips to help in the parenting of your teen with panic disorder. See More About:  panic disorder symptoms  living with panic disorder  relationships and panic disorder Tips for Teens with Panic Disorder If you are a teenager with panic disorder, you are aware of how this condition can impact your life. Having panic disorder can affect your friendships, schoolwork, home life, and other activities. However, there are some things you can do to help in coping with your condition. Follow these easy tips to more effectively deal with panic disorder. See More About:  panic disorder and teenagers  panic disorder symptoms  self-help techniques Panic Disorder Ads Panic Disorder Social Anxiety Help Panic Attack Anxiety Attack Teens Anxiety Featured Articles Agoraphobia Related and Co-Occurring Conditions For Family and Friends Glossary Understanding Panic Disorder Symptoms   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