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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, your Guide to Panic Disorder Panic disorder can have a profound impact on social relationships. It can be frustrating when you feel like your loved ones don't understand what you are going through. Here is some valuable information for helping friends and family become more aware of your condition. You can email these articles to your loved ones or print them out and directly talk to them about it. You deserve to be heard and with a little patience and understanding, your friends and family may recognize and accept your experience with panic disorder. Impact of Panic Disorder on Social Relationships Friends and family of people with panic disorder often find it difficult to understand what their loved one is experiencing. They may strive to do and say the right thing, but have a hard time relating to the panic sufferer's issues. This article outlines some helpful do's and don'ts for family and friends. Understanding Panic Disorder Learning about what panic disorder is, and what it is not, will help loved ones on their journey to understanding panic disorder. This understanding is often the first step towards supporting a loved one with this condition. Get the answers to your questions about panic disorder, panic attacks, and agoraphobia. Supporting a Loved One With Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia Coping with panic disorder can be more easily managed when one feels supported by their friends and family. Support can be given in many ways, such as listening to the person, building a trustworthy relationship, or being patient when the person's symptoms persist. Here you will find tips for supporting a loved one with panic disorder and agoraphobia. What's it Like to Have Panic Disorder? Panic disorder involves feelings of intense fear and anxiety. This can be confusing to loved ones who feel that the person's worry and apprehension far outweigh any actual threat or risk of harm. Find out more about what it is actually like to have panic disorder, including the physical symptoms of panic and anxiety. See More About:  panic disorder symptoms  panic disorder treatments  help and support Panic Disorder Ads Relationships Anxiety and Stress Anxiety Treatment Panic Disorder Anxiety Disorder Featured Articles Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatments Coping Agoraphobia   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. 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 Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Symptoms of Panic Disorder Diagnosis of Panic Disorder Treatment of Panic Disorder Coping with Panic Attacks Info for Family/Friends Advertisement