Foreword | p. v |
Introduction | p. vii |
The Basics | p. 1 |
Questions 1-14 give basic background about panic disorder and panic attacks, including: | |
What is a panic attack? | |
Why do I feel like running away when I have a panic attack? | |
I've always been an anxious person. How do these panic attacks differ from my usual anxiety? | |
Risks and Causes | p. 21 |
Questions 15-25 discuss risk factors and causes associated with panic attacks, such as: | |
Why do I get panic attacks after I drink coffee? | |
If I don't get enough sleep (less than 6 hours), I find I can have a panic attack. Why? | |
Should I avoid alcohol if I have panic disorder? | |
Diagnosis | p. 35 |
Questions 26-35 describe how panic disorder is formally diagnosed: | |
Are panic attacks related to other illnesses? | |
Are panic attacks related to depression? | |
Is it possible to have manic depression and panic disorder? | |
Prevention and Treatment | p. 49 |
Questions 36-45 discuss methods of preventing and treating panic attacks, including | |
What kind of doctor treats panic attacks? | |
I heard it wasn't a good idea to take Valium ® or Xanax ® to deal with panic attacks. What are these drugs? | |
What medicines should be taken to stop panic attacks? | |
Surviving | p. 63 |
Questions 46-100 provide tools and techniques for people with panic disorder to use in daily life: | |
How can I get my spouse to understand the problem? | |
I am becoming afraid to go outside because I fear having a panic attack in public. What can I do? | |
Will I pass this condition on to my children? | |
Appendix | p. 121 |
Glossary | p. 123 |
Index | p. 129 |
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