The everything guide to coping with panic disorder Learn how to take control of your panic and live a healthier, happier life
Book - 2014
Everyone gets a little anxious now and again, but sometimes worry and fear can reach unhealthy limits. Hatfield shows you how to gain control over panic and anxiety with a variety of helpful approaches.
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Avon, Massachusetts :
Adams Media
[2014]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 302 pages ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-289) and index.
- ISBN
- 9781440569647
- The Top 10 Facts about Panic Disorder
- Introduction
- 01. The Nature of Psychological/ Psychiatric Disorders
- The DSM Defined
- What Is a Mental Disorder?
- Differences Between a Disorder and a Disease
- How Are Psychological/Psychiatric Disorders Discovered?
- How Do You Know If You Have a Psychiatric Disorder?
- Diagnosing Psychological/Psychiatric Disorders
- 02. Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
- The Role of Anxiety in Your Life
- What Is an Anxiety Disorder?
- The Historical Perspective of Anxiety Disorders
- Current Perspective Concerning Anxiety Disorders
- Different Types of Anxiety Disorders
- Who Gets Anxiety Disorders?
- 03. Panic Disorder
- What Is a Panic Attack?
- Panic Attacks versus Panic Disorder
- What Is Panic Disorder?
- What Is Agoraphobia?
- How Does Panic Disorder Differ from Other Psychological Disorders?
- 04. A Quick (Very Quick) Overview of Brain Functioning
- The Nervous System
- The Neuron
- Sections of the Brain
- General Brain Functioning
- Brain and Behavior
- 05. The Brain and Panic Disorder
- How the Brain Affects Emotions
- Anxiety and the Brain
- Panic Attacks and Brain Functioning
- How the Body Affects the Brain
- Heredity and Panic Disorder
- Putting It All Together
- 06. Panic Attacks Are Not Always Associated with Panic Disorder
- How Common Are Panic Attacks?
- The Structure of a Panic Attack
- Panic Attacks Occurring in Other Disorders
- Medical Conditions That Elicit Panic Attacks
- Medications That Can Elicit Panic Attacks
- What Should You Do If You Think You Have Panic Disorder?
- 07. Psychological Explanations of Panic Disorder
- History of the Panic Disorder Diagnosis
- The Early Explanations of Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Learning Theories of Panic Disorder
- Cognitive Theories of Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Other Psychological Theories Relating to Panic Disorder and Anxiety
- 08. Panic Disorder and Depression
- What Is Comorbidity?
- Comorbid Panic Disorder and Depression
- Some Representations of Depression and Panic Disorder
- How Depression Affects Treatment
- Other Considerations
- 09. Understanding Research and Treatment for Panic Disorder
- What Is Empirical Evidence/Research?
- Do Your Research
- Types of Research (In Basic Terms)
- Important Research Issues
- The Notion of Clinical Proof
- Why Empirically Validated Treatment Methods Are Important
- Treatments That Are Not Strongly Supported by Research
- The Placebo Effect
- 10. Medications Commonly Used in Treating Panic Disorder
- A Brief History of Medication Use for Anxiety Disorders
- Antidepressant Medications and Panic Disorder
- Antianxiety Medications and Panic Disorder
- Beta-Blockers and Panic Disorder
- Other Medications Used to Treat Panic Disorder
- Nonresponders to Medications
- Are Psychotropic Medications Effective?
- 11. Psychotherapy and Panic Disorder
- Major Psychotherapy Schools
- Psychodynamic Therapy for Panic Disorder
- Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder
- Relaxation Training
- Other Psychological Treatments for Panic Disorder
- 12. Group Psychotherapy for Panic Disorder
- The History of Group Psychotherapy
- Types of Group Psychotherapy for Panic Disorder
- Support Groups for Panic Disorder
- Is Psychotherapy Effective in Treating Panic Disorder?
- 13. Natural Remedies for Panic Disorder
- Warning about Natural Remedies for Panic Disorder
- Inositol
- Valerian Root
- Kava
- GABA
- Panic Disorder and pH Levels
- Other Herbs and Vitamins
- The Bottom Line
- 14. Alternative Treatments for Panic Disorder
- Warning Regarding These Alternative Treatments
- Hypnotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Biofeedback Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Diet/Lifestyle
- 15. Self-Help Treatments for Panic Disorder
- Brief Warnings (Again)
- Aromatherapy for Panic Disorder
- Music Therapy for Panic Disorder
- Massage Therapy for Panic Disorder
- Yoga for Panic Disorder
- Tai Chi and Martial Arts for Panic Disorder
- Meditation for Panic Disorder
- Exercise for Panic Disorder
- 16. Panic Disorder in Children and Adolescents
- What Does Panic Disorder Look Like in Children and Adolescents?
- Special Issues in School
- Special Issues at Home
- The Use of Medications in Children
- Psychotherapy and Children
- Alternative Treatments for Children
- 17. Panic Disorder and the Elderly
- Defining Elderly People
- What Does Panic Disorder Look Like in an Elderly Person?
- Special Considerations with the Elderly
- Medication Use in the Elderly (Pros and Cons)
- Psychotherapy for the Elderly
- Alternative Treatments for the Elderly
- 18. Agoraphobia
- Diagnosis of Agoraphobia
- Risk Factors and Complications
- Medication Use for Agoraphobia
- Psychotherapy and Agoraphobia
- Alternative Treatments for Agoraphobia
- Addressing Agoraphobia
- 19. Stress and Panic Disorder
- What Is Stress?
- Models of Stress
- The Biology of the Stress Response
- Can Stress Cause Psychiatric/ Psychological Disorders?
- Stress and Panic Disorder Special Issues
- When Are Stress and Panic Disorder Related?
- 20. Other Issues
- Suicide and Panic Disorder
- Substance Abuse and Panic Disorder
- Panic Disorder and Vulnerability to Other Psychological Disorders
- Cognitive Decline and Panic Disorder
- Psychotropic Medication Use and Long-Term Effects
- 21. Panic Disorder and the Future
- Moving Forward
- Living with Panic Disorder
- You Are in Control
- Find Your Healthy Balance
- Conclusions
- Appendix A. Glossary
- Appendix B. References
- Books
- Appendix C. Treatment Assessment/Which Treatment May Be Right for You?
- Brief Survey
- Using the Survey
- Index