They should tell about support groups and self-help groups for carers and family members of individuals with panic disorder. Sometimes, they may encourage to take part in programmes run by these groups.
If you are a family member or carer of an individual, who is having specialist care for panic disorder, they will provide the patient a place at a day-care centre during the day-time. Therefore, you can relieve yourself.
Questions the person with panic disorder could ask.
- What is panic disorder?
- What are the management options?
- Can I choose management options according to my choice?
- Can you provide leaflets explaining the condition and its management?
- How long will it take for medication to work?
- What are the advantages, disadvantages, and adverse effects of medication?
- When should I begin to feel better?
- What should I do, if I do not start to feel better by then?
- Would it help to improve my current management?
- What are other management options available?
Related Links:
What Is Panic Disorder?
Planning the Management of Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder: Psychological Management
Panic Disorder: Pharmacological Management
Panic Disorder: Self-help
What Happens If a Treatment for Panic Disorder Doesn’t Work?
What Is Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Thanks for sharing this great information about panic disorder, i have read through several of your articles now and have found them very useful.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome kate. Thanks for your valuable comment.
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