About Panic Disorder: Interesting and Surprising Facts About Panic Attacks

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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, Ph.D., your Guide to Panic Disorder Panic attacks, the hallmark feature of panic disorder, are often misunderstood. For example, some people may believe that panic attacks are just a person's way of overreacting to feelings of fear and anxiety.  Even if you have been diagnosed with panic disorder, there may still be some facts about panic attacks that you are unaware of. Listed here are some surprising answers to 4 separate FAQs about panic attacks.  Can I Have a Panic Attack While I'm Sleeping? It is possible to experience panic attack symptoms while you are sound asleep. Known as nocturnal panic attacks, these symptoms can awaken you out of your sleep. The fear and anxiety experienced from nocturnal panic attacks can be so intense that you are unable to fall back asleep. Learn more about nocturnal panic attacks, how these symptoms can contribute to sleep disorders, and where to turn for help.  Search Related Topics:  panic attacks  panic attack symptoms  sleep disturbances Can Panic Attacks Be a Sign of Other Mental Health Conditions? Panic attacks are the main symptom of panic disorder, however, these attacks can occur with other mental health disorders, such as depression and eating disorders. Here you will find more information on panic attacks, including other mental health conditions that panic attacks are often linked to.  Search Related Topics:  panic attacks  panic attack symptoms  managing panic attacks Can Diet Contribute to Panic Attacks? You may be familiar with the many physical benefits of proper nutrition, but did you know that your diet can also impact your mental health? Certain foods can trigger panic attacks, causing increased feelings of nervousness and anxiety. Find out more about how diet and exercise can impact your experience with panic attacks.  Search Related Topics:  living with panic disorder  coping with panic disorder  diet and panic disorder Are All Panic Attacks the Same? Panic disorder is marked by persistent and often unexpected panic attacks. These symptoms are called uncued or unanticipated panic attacks. However, it is possible to experience anticipated panic attacks, in which a specific phobia or fear in one's environment triggers a panic attack. Learn more about the different types of panic attacks and how these symptoms can relate to other mental health conditions.  Search Related Topics:  panic disorder symptoms  panic attacks  agoraphobia Related Searches Curing Panic Attacks Panic Disorder Mental Health Facts Social Anxiety Help Anxiety Attack Featured Articles Treatments Coping Agoraphobia Related and Co-Occurring Conditions For Family and Friends Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Katharina Star, Ph.D. 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 © 2013 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