Getting Diagnosed: Is It Panic Disorder or Another Condition?

Someone forward you this email? No sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here. Follow Us     Getting Diagnosed: Is It Panic Disorder or Another Condition?  Panic disorder is a diagnosable and treatable anxiety-related condition. The symptoms of panic disorder can improve when a proper diagnosis and treatment plan have been established. However, there are some issues that can get in the way of receiving the right diagnosis. Here you will find information on how panic disorder is diagnosed and potential obstacles to getting an appropriate diagnosis.   Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Expert How Is Panic Disorder Diagnosed? Finding out whether or not you have panic disorder begins with getting a diagnosis from your doctor or therapist. In order to make an accurate diagnosis, your mental health provider will ask questions about your medical history, current symptoms, and other important information. Learn more about how panic disorder is diagnosed. READ NOW » Share   6 Facts About the Diagnosis of Panic Disorder If you are suffering from chronic feelings of worry, panic, and anxiety, you may be wondering what steps you need to take to get the proper diagnosis and treatment you need. Find out what you should know about the diagnosis of panic disorder, including diagnostic criteria, how it is diagnosed, and where to find help. READ NOW » Share   Ruling Out Other Mental Health Conditions Panic disorder is one type of mental health condition that is related to several other disorders. Some of the other conditions that fall within the anxiety disorder category include OCD, agoraphobia, and social anxiety disorder. These mental health conditions share similar symptoms to panic disorder, which can make diagnosis difficult. Here you will find information about common related conditions and how your provider will rule out these other disorders.  READ NOW » Share   Could You Have Been Misdiagnosed? It is possible for panic disorder to be misdiagnosed or remain undiagnosed by a mental health specialist. There are numerous reasons why this could have happened. For example, you may have another co-occurring mental health condition that is more prominent or perhaps you had a hard time thoroughly explaining your symptoms to your doctor. If you have been misdiagnosed, you may not be receiving the treatment options you need. Learn more about why misdiagnosis occurs and what you can do to prevent it. READ NOW » Share   MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Coping • Agoraphobia • Related and Co-Occurring Conditions • For Family and Friends • Glossary • Blog Advertisement About Health | Follow Us:     You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy