title: Coping with panic disorder.
abstract: Have you ever had a spell when your heart suddenly began to pound and you felt light-headed and shaky? You may have had a panic attack. These episodes are very frightening. People often think they have some life-threatening problem, are going crazy, or are utterly losing control, but these calamities don't really happen. The attack usually lasts only a few minutes and then gradually fades and it completely gone within an hour. THe following information may help you understand and cope with dismaying episodes.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D015277:Hotlines; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*