About Panic Disorder: When Treatment Isn't Working

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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, your Guide to Panic Disorder Seeking out help for panic disorder is a big step towards your recovery process. However, there may be times when your treatment options don't seem to be helping. This can be due to a variety of reasons, such as communication problems with your doctor, issues with the therapeutic process, or lack of support from loved ones. These articles outline some of the most common reasons why your treatment may not be helping you manage panic disorder. Why Isn't Therapy Working? Psychotherapy is one of the most common treatment options for panic disorder, panic attacks, and agoraphobia. If you have put your personal time and energy into therapy, with little to no success, you may be wondering why therapy hasn't helped. Here you will learn about many different reasons why therapy may not be working for you. Do You Need to Change Doctors? Doctors or other specialists can assist you in receiving the proper diagnosis, understanding your symptoms, and finding the best treatment options. You will most likely find that your doctor is a caring and knowledgeable professional, who is dedicated to helping you manage your condition. However, issues such as poor communication or lack of personal attention, may make you consider changing doctors. Learn more about potential problems with your doctor that may be impacting your treatment process. Could You Have Been Misdiagnosed? Panic disorder is a classified and diagnosable mental health condition. However, the many misconceptions, varying symptoms, and differing professional opinions, contribute to the potential for panic disorder to be misdiagnosed. After seeking help for your condition, it is possible to be misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. Learn some of the common reasons why misdiagnosis can occur. Search Related Topics:  panic disorder symptoms  conditions related to panic disorder  panic disorder support Other Barriers and Finding the Help You Need Other barriers, such as a lack of information and resources or issues with the social stigma of having a mental health disorder, may also be roadblocks to your recovery process. Find out more about these potential barriers and how to get past them in order to get the help you need. Search Related Topics:  panic disorder diagnosis  ssris  panic disorder treatments Related Searches Depression Treatment Treatment for ADHD Anxiety Treatment Depression Anxiety Stress Treatment Featured Articles Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatments Coping Agoraphobia   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 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