What Is Panic Disorder?
5. How Can Therapy Help With Panic Disorder?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help patients with PD to identify patterns in their thinking that may lead to the development of a panic attack. If your panic attacks are triggered by a phobia, like driving on the freeway, exposure therapy may also be considered if the therapist thinks it can be performed safely.
Even if you do not know the cause of your panic attacks, there is still help available! For patients who cannot find a trigger for their panic attacks, therapy may consist of building coping mechanisms like visualization and journaling that can help you to stay grounded.
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