Monday, July 30, 2012

Helping Others Understand Panic Disorder

Panic disorder, panic attacks, and agoraphobia are often misunderstood. There are many myths about panic disorder that have contributed to the public's opinion about this condition. If you have been diagnosed with panic disorder, you may have experienced this first hand. Perhaps your loved ones can't relate to what you are going through. Others may feel that you can just "snap out of it" and not feel anxious or fearful if you really tried.

Feeling understood and supported can be an important part of the recovery process. So what can you do when loved ones or co-workers don't recognize what you are going through? Listed here are several articles that can assist you in talking to others about your condition. You may want to review some of these ideas with a loved one to help them understand more about panic disorder.

  • The Impact of Panic Disorder on Social Relationships
  • Helping a Spouse or Partner with Panic Disorder
  • Panic Disorder and Relationships

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