Should I join a support group for people with panic disorder?

Panic disorder is a serious condition which can happen at any age.

Nearly all the women in the family had severe panic disorder.

If these attacks happen often, they are called a panic disorder.

Her reason for leaving is due to a medical panic disorder.

Almost 75 percent of people with panic disorder do not receive treatment, she said.

In addition, people with panic disorder may need treatment for other emotional problems.

Counseling and home treatment help many people with panic disorder.

How long will I need to take medication for panic disorder?

Patients usually first experience panic disorders in their late teens or 20's.

For those who do have panic disorder, though, it's important to seek treatment.

Symptoms of panic disorder may be very similar to other medical conditions.

Anyone can develop a panic disorder, but it usually starts around age 25.

Taking medicine is the only way I can treat my panic disorder.

You may have another condition along with panic disorder that can make successful treatment more difficult.

Your symptoms don't fit another problem, such as panic disorder.

Panic disorder also may be passed down through families (genetic).

Panic disorder may be caused by problems in parts of the brain.

It has also been evaluated for use in panic disorder.

If you don't treat panic disorder, it can get worse.

There is no surgical treatment for panic disorder at this time.

Depression, which occurs in about half of people who have panic disorder.

My panic disorder is not improving enough with counseling alone.

Living with an anxiety or panic disorder can be devastating.

Panic disorder can continue for months or years, depending on how and when treatment is sought.