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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, your Guide to Panic Disorder Potential changes to diagnostic criteria may alter the way in which clinicians define panic disorder and agoraphobia. Find out how these changes can effect your diagnosis. There is a lot to know about the diagnosis of panic disorder. Stay informed and learn about the top 6 facts you should know about your diagnosis and the top 10 questions to ask your doctor. Can you also be diagnosed with depression? It is a possibility that you are also showing the signs and symptoms of depression. Here you will learn more about this potential additional diagnosis. Proposed Changes in Diagnostic Criteria for Panic Disorder Mental health professionals currently use the the criteria set forth in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to diagnosis panic disorder and agoraphobia. With the next publication of the DSM scheduled to come out in May 2013, possible changes are being considered in how many mental health conditions are diagnosed. Find out about these potential changes and how it will shift the way clinicians diagnosis panic disorder and agoraphobia. See More About:  panic disorder diagnosis  dsm-iv-tr  panic disorder related conditions What You Should Know About the Diagnosis of Panic Disorder If you suspect you may have panic disorder, it's important to learn about how the diagnosis process works. Additionally, if you have already been diagnosed with panic disorder, you may want a better idea of what this means and how that diagnosis was determined. Here you will find the top 6 facts you should know about the diagnosis of panic disorder. Can I Have Panic Disorder and Depression? People with panic disorder often wonder if they can also be suffering from depression. It is not uncommon for a person who has been diagnosed with panic disorder to also meet the diagnostic criteria for depression. Learn more about the symptoms and resources for this common co-occurring condition. See More About:  major depressive disorder  frequently asked questions  panic disorder related conditions 10 Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Panic Disord Thoroughly discussing your symptoms can help your doctor in diagnosing your condition. When you go to see your doctor about your feelings of anxiety and fear, expect to be asked many questions. However, you should also be prepared to ask some questions of your own. Here you will find out about the top 10 questions to ask your doctor about panic disorder. See More About:  panic disorder treatment  panic disorder diagnosis  communication with your doctors Panic Disorder Ads Panic Disorder DSM 4 Diagnose Symptoms Depression Treatment Panic Attacks Featured Articles Understanding Panic Disorder Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatments Coping   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Katharina Star Panic Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Symptoms of Panic Disorder Diagnosis of Panic Disorder Treatment of Panic Disorder Coping with Panic Attacks Info for Family/Friends Advertisement