Hi Rishnik,
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It's estimated that up to 5 percent of North Americans will have panic disorder at some time in their life - so you€™re not alone. If you have panic symptoms you may find it comforting to know that 75-90 percent of people who seek treatment have significant improvements.
Sadly, only about 25 percent of people with panic disorder seek appropriate treatment. Some people may not realize that their condition has a name, some may be too embarrassed to seek help and some feel that they won€™t be successful if they seek help. However, if you suspect that you have panic disorder the best thing that you can do for yourself is to seek appropriate treatment.
Your symptoms may be very frightening, you may be discouraged because you€™ve been suffering for a long time; you may find it hard to believe that things can get better for you. No matter how discouraged you are it€™s important for you to know that things can get better. Treatment for panic disorder works.
In order for things to get better, you are going to have to take action. The first step toward recovery is to seek appropriate treatment: either medication, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or a combination of both. When you get treatment you€™ll be asked to get active in your treatment because medications only work if you take them as directed and if you let your doctor know how things are going. CBT only works if you€™re willing to do some hard work by learning to gradually approach your fears.
Healthy living habits may also help you to overcome panic disorder and agoraphobia. Exercise, a proper and balanced diet, moderate use of caffeine and alcohol, and learning how to reduce stress are important. In order to make these kinds of changes you€™ll need to do some work and you€™ll have to make some changes in your life.
Casey
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The Panic Center Support Team
