Panic Disorder Treatment in Wilmington, DE

A panic disorder can arise as a response to consistent and unpredictable panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden feelings of intense fear and anxiety that cause a physical response such as sweating, a racing heart, and fast breathing. Those suffering from this type of anxiety attack can develop a panic disorder, in which the fear of having panic attacks causes them to alter their behaviors and lifestyle to try and prevent them from occurring. This fear and avoidance can cause emotional, psychological, and lifestyle disturbances.

Panic attacks often occur without warning and there’s no way to stop a panic attack once it begins. They usually last between 10-20 minutes, although this will vary depending on the severity. Symptoms of a panic attack include:

– Chest pain
– Chills
– Difficulty breathing
– Fear of losing control
– Feeling claustrophobic
– Feeling like you’re in danger
– Intense feelings of fear
– Nausea
– Numbness in fingers or toes
– Racing heart
– Sweating
– Tightness in the chest
– Trembling or shaking

Panic disorders have been successfully treated using a combination of medication and/or psychotherapy.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven clinically proven to provide the greatest amount of success when it comes to treating this type of anxiety disorder. CBT involves discussing your thoughts and emotions with a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or counselor, to help identify what triggers your panic attacks. Together, you discuss the mental tools and resources that can be used to change your thinking, behaviors, and reactions to stressful stimuli. This often lessens the severity of panic attacks and can eventually prevent them from occurring.

Your primary care provider can rule out any underlying physical problems that may be responsible for your anxiety and panic attacks.

If there are no physical health problems present, then you’ll be referred to a mental health specialist (such as a psychiatrist or counselor) who specializes in treating panic attacks and disorders. These mental health professionals can effectively diagnose and treat anxiety disorder and will direct you down the road to recovery.

If you’re suffering from panic attacks or anxiety due to your panic attacks, you should book in to see your primary care physician or a mental health professional as soon as possible. Panic attacks are mentally and emotionally debilitating, causing severe anxiety, fear, irritability, and sleeplessness that negatively affect one’s quality of life.

While panic attacks are very treatable, many people don’t seek help because they’re embarrassed or worried about mental stigmas.

However, untreated panic attacks or panic disorders can lead to severe anticipatory anxiety and the development of serious phobias (such as agoraphobia), so it’s important to seek help in the early stages.

At Integrated Health and Wellness, we are dedicated to providing you with the knowledge, tools, and resources that you need to improve your mental health. If you’re suffering from panic attacks, know that you are not alone and that it’s not something you have to keep living with. Contact us today to book an appointment or to ask any questions that you may have – we’re happy to address any concerns that you may have. We are conveniently located at 1508 Pennsylvania Ave Wilmington, DE 19806. We serve patients from Wilmington DE, Pennyhill DE, Newport DE, Minquadale DE, Montchanin DE, Stanton DE, Elsmere DE, Ashley DE, and surrounding areas.