Millions of Americans struggle with anxiety each year. In fact, roughly 1 out of every 5 Americans deals with an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Anxiety related disorders can cause changes to your thinking patterns, mood, and behaviors. Many times, anxiety related disorders cause neurotransmitter imbalances because your brain is unable to properly release the right amounts of neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitter deficiencies can negatively affect your mood, which is why anxiety and panic disorder treatment is the best way to begin recovery.
While anxiety conditions like panic disorder are incurable, you can learn how to properly manage your conditions so you can live a normal life.
Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Anxiety related disorders have no known cause, meaning that anyone, regardless of age, gender and race, can develop an anxiety disorder. Your risk of suffering from an anxiety related disorder is higher if you have a parent or close relative that has an anxiety disorder. Working in certain professions can also increase your risk of suffering from panic disorder. Some jobs that increase your chances of having a panic disorder are:
- Military personnel, especially combat soldiers
- Police officers
- EMTs
- Emergency responders, such as firefighters
Exposure to trauma or violence can lead to not only conditions like PTSD, but also anxiety and panic disorders. Panic attacks have a quick onset and are very intense, oftentimes requiring medical treatment. You can feel short of breath and experience a racing heartbeat. Exposure to reminders of trauma can lead to anxiety symptoms. It is important to reach out for help when you begin exhibiting signs and symptoms of anxiety. Mental health professionals and treatment centers can assess your symptoms and connect you with anxiety treatment programs that can help you recover.
Panic Disorder Treatment
Early panic disorder treatment is the best way to improve your ability to recover since symptoms worsen the longer you put off treatment. You can choose to receive panic disorder treatment from an inpatient rehab or an outpatient program. If your symptoms are severe, inpatient programs offer the highest level of care and support. When panic disorder symptoms are serious, inpatient treatment ensures you have regular access to mental health professionals.
Inpatient panic disorder treatment programs also have on-staff psychiatrists. Since outpatient psychiatric appointments sometimes take weeks, or even months, to schedule, inpatient programs offer immediate help. Your length of stay depends on your individual needs. Short-term and long-term programs are available, as well as transitional and supportive housing.
Outpatient programs allow you to return home each night while receiving individual counseling. Both inpatient and outpatient panic disorder treatment programs utilize evidence-based treatment and holistic treatments. Evidence-based treatments include things like medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectic behavioral therapy and individual counseling. Holistic treatments include activities like Yoga, meditation and Pilates.
Finding Help Today
When you are struggling with anxiety or panic attacks, reaching out for help is the first step in your recovery. Panic disorder treatment provides you with the support, understanding, and guidance you need to learn how to recover. Call us today at 855.786.1978 to learn more about your treatment options.
Licensed Physician and Surgeon
Dr. Beth Dunlap, a board-certified addiction medicine and family medicine physician, and is the medical director at Northern Illinois Recovery Center. She is responsible for overseeing all the integrated medical services at both campuses. Beth completed medical school, residency, and fellowship at Northwestern University, where she continues to serve on the faculty as a member of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. She has extensive experience in addiction medicine at all levels of care, and her clinical interests include integrated primary care and addiction medicine, harm reduction, and medication-assisted treatment.
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