The everything guide to coping with panic disorder Learn how to take control of your panic and live a healthier, happier life

Rudolph C. Hatfield

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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Published
Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media [2014]
Language
English
Main Author
Rudolph C. Hatfield (-)
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