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| Helping a Loved One With Panic Disorder | As a friend or family member to a person with panic disorder, you may want to be helpful, but feel uncertain about how to show your support. Here you will find information that can assist loved ones in understanding more about the diagnosis of panic disorder. | | | |
| Things Not to Say to Someone with Panic Disorder | | It can be hard to relate to your loved one's condition. You may find panic attacks, anxiety, and fear difficult to understand if you have not experienced these symptoms yourself. However, it is important that you remain sensitive without saying anything that may hurt or upset your loved one with panic disorder. Here you will find 5 of the worst things you can say to a loved one with panic disorder, followed by suggestions for better ways to speak to your friend or family member. | | | | |
| Tips for Family and Friends | | You may feel unsure about how you can be helpful towards your loved one with panic disorder. Additionally, you may not have the knowledge and resources to assist you in understanding his/her condition. The following describes some helpful tips for family members and friends who have a loved one with panic disorder. | | | | |
| Managing Caregiver Stress | | It can be stressful to cope with a loved one's mental health condition. Family and friends who are supportive may also be subject to the strain of caregiver stress. Here you will find some tips for how loved ones can manage the stress of caring for someone with panic disorder. | | | | |
| Setting Boundaries with a Loved One with Panic Disorder | | To set boundaries is to establish parameters in a relationship that allows for personal and emotional space separate from each other. This does not mean that you are emotionally unavailable or push loved ones completely out of your life. Rather, healthy boundaries promote closeness while allowing for independence and mutual respect. Learn how you can set boundaries with your loved one with panic disorder. | | | | |
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