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Panic/Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders involve persistent, disabling anxiety. Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected panic attacks.

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Is there treatment for panic disorder?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
There is help for people with panic disorder. In fact, it is one of the most treatable anxiety disorders. First, a person should visit a doctor or health care provider to discuss the symptoms or feelings he or she is having. The list of symptoms in this brochure can be a useful guide when talking with the doctor. The doctor will do an examination to make sure that another physical problem is not ...
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Who pays for treatment of panic disorder?
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Most insurance plans cover treatment for anxiety disorders. Check with your insurance company to find out. If you do not have insurance, the health or human services agency of your city or county government may offer care at a clinic or health center where payment is usually based on a person's income. If you receive Medicaid, the plan you are in may pay for treatment. This answer from the Natio...
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Why do people get panic disorder?
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Panic disorder sometimes runs in families, but no one knows for sure why some people have it, while others don't. When chemicals in the brain are not at a certain level it can cause a person to have panic disorder. That is why medications often help with symptoms because they help the brain chemicals stay at the correct levels. To improve treatment, scientists are studying how well different med...
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What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an unreasonable thought, fear, or worry that he or she tries to manage through a ritualized activity to reduce the anxiety. Frequently occurring disturbing thoughts or images are called obsessions, and the rituals performed to try to prevent or dispel them are called compulsions.
What are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
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Obsessions are irrational thoughts, fears, or worries that frequently recur and cause great anxiety, but cannot be controlled through reasoning. Common obsessions include the following: - an extreme preoccupation with dirt or germs - repeated doubts (for example, about having turned off the burners on a stove) - a need to have things in a very particular order - thoughts about violence or hur...
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When does obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) start?
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder often begins in adolescence or early adulthood, but can also first occur in childhood.
Is there any help for obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD)?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
There is help for people with OCD. The first step is to go to a doctor or health clinic to talk about symptoms. People who think they have OCD may want to bring this booklet to the doctor, to help them talk about their symptoms. The doctor will do an exam to make sure that another physical problem isn't causing the symptoms. The doctor may make a referral to a mental health specialist. There are...
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Who pays for treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
Most insurance plans cover treatment for anxiety disorders. People who are going to have treatment should check with their own insurance companies to find out about coverage. For people who don't have insurance, local city or county governments may offer treatment at a clinic or health center, where the cost is based on income. Medicaid plans also may pay for OCD treatment. This answer from the ...
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Why do people get obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
OCD sometimes runs in families, but no one knows for sure why some people have it, while others don't. When chemicals in the brain are not at a certain level it may result in OCD. Medications can often help the brain chemicals stay at the correct levels. To improve treatment, scientists are studying how well different medicines and therapies work. In one kind of research, people with OCD choose ...
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What is social phobia (social anxiety disorder)?
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Social phobia is an anxiety disorder in which a person has significant anxiety and discomfort related to a fear of being embarrassed, humiliated, or scorned by others in social or performance situations. Even when they manage to confront this fear, persons with social phobia usually: - feel very anxious before the event/outing. - feel intensely uncomfortable throughout the event/outing. - have...
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