ANXIETY
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder involves recurring unexpected panic attacks and persistent fear of further attacks, with high success rates in treatment.
What is Panic Disorder?
Panic disorder is diagnosed when someone has recurrent unexpected panic attacks and develops significant anxiety about future attacks or their consequences. Avoidance often develops, limiting daily life. CBT with interoceptive exposure is the gold-standard treatment.
Do you recognise this?
✓Recurring unexpected panic attacks
✓Persistent worry about future attacks
✓Changing behaviour to avoid attacks
✓Avoidance of exercise, caffeine or certain places
✓Constant monitoring of body sensations
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Panic Disorder.
Frequently asked questions
Can panic disorder be cured?
Most people with panic disorder experience full recovery with CBT. Relapse is uncommon when underlying anxiety is well addressed.
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