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About Panic Disorder: When Treatment Isn't Helping

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There are many treatment options available that may be able to assist you in overcoming anxiety, managing panic attacks, and coping with life with panic disorder. However, despite your best efforts, there may be times when your treatment options don't seem to be helping.

Treatment can seem ineffective for 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 with panic disorder and what you can do about it.  


Why Isn't Therapy Helping?

Psychotherapy is one of the most common treatment options available for dealing with panic and anxiety. If you have put your personal time and energy into therapy with little to no success, you may be wondering what is going wrong. Here you will learn about many different reasons why therapy may not be working for you and ways to get past these issues.


Do You Need to Change Doctors?

Doctors or other mental health 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 a provider that may be negatively impacting your treatment process.


Could You Have Been Misdiagnosed?

It is possible that you have been misdiagnosed and are therefore being treated for the wrong condition. Varying symptoms and differing professional opinions can contribute to a person being misdiagnosed or even undiagnosed. Learn some of the common reasons why misdiagnosis can occur.


Potential Barriers to Getting the Help You Need

Issues such as lack of information on your condition, limited resources, and the stigma of having panic 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.



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