| Panic attacks are often debilitating and can cause | | | | symptom that you didn't think would even be |
| a lot of problems for the people who suffer from | | | | associated with these attacks. |
| them. That is why it is important to not only get | | | | The more information you can give your doctor, |
| panic attacks help, but to also learn more about | | | | the better. He will then be better armed to work |
| this disorder. | | | | with you on a customized treatment plan. |
| For one thing, you need to be able to | | | | And speaking of treatment plans, there are so |
| communicate effectively with your doctor. Your | | | | many different treatment types that you will |
| doctor may use a lot of technical, medical words | | | | want to be sure you know your options. |
| that you are not familiar with or may only tell you | | | | Maybe a medication would work best for you. Or |
| bits and pieces about these attacks. They also | | | | maybe therapy. Or an exercise plan. Or breathing |
| have so much medical knowledge that they may | | | | techniques. Or relaxation techniques. Or a dietary |
| forget to fill you in on certain facts that they | | | | change. Or another type of treatment. Or a |
| may assume is fairly common knowledge. | | | | combination of two or more of these. |
| Plus, there are so many symptoms associated | | | | The main thing is - it is important to learn about |
| with this disorder that you need to be sure you | | | | any disorder you have. Don't just rely on your |
| tell them every relevant one. You may have a | | | | doctor for information. Empower yourself. |