http://panicdisorder.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Panic Disorder GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-06-22T01:40:44Z Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:40:44 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/06/30/using-alcohol-to-relieve-anxiety.htm Having a panic attack is not pleasant! But, I have discovered, that if one has an alcohol problem, the withdrawals can cause them. --danieldidonna1 People with anxiety disorders are... http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/06/30/using-alcohol-to-relieve-anxiety.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:35:04 +0000 2009-06-30T00:35:04Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/06/22/novel-h1n1-swine-flu-does-pandemic-equal-panic.htm So, here we are just starting the summer season, and we find ourselves in the midst of a flu pandemic. Just the word “pandemic” can make us feel... http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/06/22/novel-h1n1-swine-flu-does-pandemic-equal-panic.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:40:44 +0000 2009-06-22T01:40:44Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/06/15/fearful-avoidance.htm Avoidance of feared situations is a common behavior associated with panic disorder. Avoidant behaviors are “dysfunctional” because they tend to provide only short-term relief from anxiety. They are non-productive... http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/06/15/fearful-avoidance.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:20:01 +0000 2009-06-15T01:20:01Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/06/08/antidepressants-linked-to-diabetes.htm Researchers recently conducted a study to determine the risk of diabetes mellitus associated with antidepressant use. The researchers also assessed whether the risk is influenced by antidepressant treatment... http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/06/08/antidepressants-linked-to-diabetes.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:16:25 +0000 2009-06-08T02:16:25Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/06/01/pd-pen-pals.htm A member of the panic disorder support forum started a pen pal thread. It’s a great way to connect with others and share information and personal struggles with... http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/06/01/pd-pen-pals.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:20:25 +0000 2009-06-01T03:20:25Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/05/25/reader-response-your-opinions-wanted-for-an-upcoming-article.htm For many people with panic disorder and/or agoraphobia, things once taken for granted, like going to into a store, become anxiety-filled events. Some enjoyable activities, like going to concerts or... http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/05/25/reader-response-your-opinions-wanted-for-an-upcoming-article.htm Mon, 25 May 2009 02:58:49 +0000 2009-05-25T02:58:49Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/05/18/the-physical-side-of-pd.htm In the panic disorder support forum, Mike writes: I spent the last 2 days in the hospital. A lot of tests and sleeping in the cardiac unit. I can’t... http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/05/18/the-physical-side-of-pd.htm Mon, 18 May 2009 00:31:46 +0000 2009-05-18T00:31:46Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/05/06/panic-disorder-and-depression-2.htm It’s thought that about half of all people with panic disorder will develop at least one episode of major depression in their lifetime. The jury is still out as... http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/05/06/panic-disorder-and-depression-2.htm Wed, 06 May 2009 22:18:56 +0000 2009-05-06T22:18:56Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/04/27/classical-conditioning-and-the-development-of-fears-and-phobias.htm Ivan Pavlov is known for his theory of classical conditioning. This can be thought of as a reaction that is learned through the pairing of stimuli (motivations). During his study... http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/04/27/classical-conditioning-and-the-development-of-fears-and-phobias.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:12:00 +0000 2009-04-27T00:12:00Z http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/04/19/freedom-from-fear-using-systematic-desensitization.htm Often times panic attacks associated with panic disorder occur “out of the blue.” As these attacks continue without rhyme or reason, it’s not unusual to associate them with specific... http://panicdisorder.about.com/b/2009/04/19/freedom-from-fear-using-systematic-desensitization.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:59:23 +0000 2009-04-19T14:59:23Z