Anxiety Files

Simple and powerful techniques for coping with anxiety and worry.

Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., is the author of Anxiety Free and The Worry Cure. He is Clinical Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill-Cornell Medical School and Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. See full bio

April 10, 2009, Anxiety

Comments on "Do You Have Panic Disorder?"

Do You Have Panic Disorder?

By Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D. on April 10, 2009 in Anxiety Files

Panic disorder and agoraphobia can be debilitating for many people. You run the risk of limiting your life if you don't get help. Fortunately, we now understand this prevalent problem and we know how to treat it effectively. Read More

Panic disorder

Submitted by panicattackmum on April 13, 2009 - 2:19am.

Thanks for the info.
I really liked the flow chart. It explains the panic process really well.

I am so tired of being afraid

Submitted by Survivor on May 4, 2009 - 8:45pm.

I am so tired of being afraid of going anywhere. I am on the verge of not driving anymore. I have suffered with this for over 10 years.

That is so me. The no way

Submitted by Anonymous on May 5, 2009 - 6:59am.

That is so me. The no way out...I am 36 and now just started to become Agouraphobic..Had a tiny attack at the court house.I feel tired and week today, legs hurt from tencing up. Going to see a Hypnotherapist today.. Maybe, just maybe she can help.

Panic disorder with agoraphobia

Submitted by Bill on September 29, 2009 - 4:37pm.

Your article is right on about specific phobias. Mine is that I was afraid to go to bed at night. As I begin to lay down on the bed, I started to think that I will not be able to breathe. I immediately would get out of bed and go sit on the couch until I fell asleep from exhaustion. I went to a psychologist who helped me develop some self-control over my phobia.
Great chart by the way.

There's hope!

Submitted by Mimi on October 15, 2009 - 4:06pm.

I was diagnosed with panic disorder fifteen years ago and was prescribed a low-dose of xanax to help me. Although the med worked MOST of the time, I still occasionally had level 10 panic attacks but was able to function.
Four months ago I decided to see how I would manage without medication so I stopped taking it. Cold turkey. It was brutal for a month and I felt alot of anxiety. I suffered through and now I am med-free and panic-free. Prayer was a HUGE factor in my healing!