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A recent poll by the American Psychological Association found that the current economic climate is taking a physical and emotional toll on Americans. Although the numbers are high...

According to the DSM-IV-TR, depersonalization and derealization can be symptoms of a panic attack. If you have panic disorder and experience episodes of depersonalization and/or derealization, you?re likely to...

Tuesday is Election Day for those of us living in the United States. Some states allowed voters to cast their ballots early. You may have observed these...

For many, medications used to treat panic disorder symptoms have provided great relief. For others, medications are not an option due to side effects or lack of expected effectiveness....

Holidays can be fun, but they are often stressful. If you have panic disorder, you may find yourself having to deal with many challenges during the fall to winter...

Many people -- average citizens and experts alike -- are somewhat pessimistic as to what actual benefits the recent U.S. economic bailout package will truly provide. But, for those...

December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month. Seasonal depression affects people during winter months when days grow shorter. The exact cause of this is not known, but some...

If you ask your local pharmacist if a generic medication is as good as its brand name counterpart, you will probably be assured it is. Yet, many people...

One effective and quick technique to help you with the intrusive negative thoughts and worry that often accompany panic disorder, anxiety and agoraphobia is called “thought stopping.” The basis of this technique is that you consciously issue the command, “Stop!” when you experience repeated negative, unnecessary or distorted thoughts. You then replace the negative thought with something more positive and realistic.

Even in the best of circumstances, many of us feel a certain amount of extra stress this time of year. If you have panic disorder, this may mean...