Managing Some of the Most Difficult Symptoms of Panic Disorder

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Managing Some of the Most Difficult Symptoms of Panic Disorder You may find it extremely challenging to cope with many of the different symptoms of panic disorder. Panic attacks, the main feature of panic disorder, can involve both upsetting physical and psychological symptoms. These symptoms often share similarities to other conditions, making it difficult to determine if it is related to your experience with panic disorder or not. Learn more about some of the most difficult symptoms of panic disorder. Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Expert Chest Pain Symptoms and Panic Disorder Chest pain is a common and often frightening symptom of panic disorder. It typically occurs during a panic attack or at moments when the person is experiencing intense anxiety. Chest pain can be caused by cardiac or non-cardiac means. Here you can find out more about chest pain symptoms associated with panic disorder. READ NOW Share Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath is another challenging symptom that commonly occurs during a panic attack. This symptom is often described as a choking or suffocating sensation. The panic sufferer may become afraid that he/she is going to be unable to breathe, which can heighten his/her sense of panic and anxiety. Here will find valuable information to help you understand and cope with shortness of breath.  READ NOW Share Depersonalization, Derealization and Panic Disorder During a panic attack, a person may fear that they are going insane or losing control of themselves. The person may also feel as though they are losing touch with reality and with their surroundings. Such thoughts and feelings during a panic attack describe experiences known as depersonalization and derealization. Find out more about these distressful symptoms of panic disorder and what you do to manage these feelings.  READ NOW Share Headaches, Migraines, and Panic Disorder Research studies have determined that people with panic disorder are susceptible to experiencing frequent headaches. Additionally, panic sufferers are also at higher risk of suffering from migraines, a more severe type of headache pain. Medications can play a role in this issue. For instance, some medications used to treat panic disorder may help alleviate headaches and migraines. On the other hand, some medications prescribed for panic disorder can actually contribute to headaches. Here you will find additional information on the link between headaches, migraines, and panic disorder.  READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • The 10 Best Foods for Your Sex Life • 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Diet Right Now • 10 Things Women With PCOS Are Tired Of Explaining • What Is Postpartum Cardiomyopathy and What Causes It? • Your Start Doing List to Build More Muscle • The Best Foods to Eat After a Workout • What Causes Post-Exertional Malaise in ME/CFS? • 7 Tasty Ways to Use Fruit for Your Dessert Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved