GAD or Panic disorder?

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Registered: 06-13-2006
GAD or Panic disorder?
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Sat, 07-22-2006 - 4:21pm
What is the difference between GAD and panic disorder? I've been told I have GAD, but my attacks are so severe, it feels more like panic!
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Registered: 05-27-2003
Sat, 07-22-2006 - 5:39pm

well from what i understand gad is a constant excessive worry daily that lasts for more than 6 months, panic disorder is when you worry about having a panic attack and have panic attacks....i have both gad a panic disorder.


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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sat, 07-22-2006 - 6:25pm
I agree with Heather's summation.
 

 


 



iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2003
Sat, 07-22-2006 - 7:30pm

I agree, it does sound more like panic disorder, but the GAD diagnosis might be better on your medical records, too.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 06-13-2006
Sat, 07-22-2006 - 8:09pm
Thanks ladies for your input. I think that I'm more panic disorder, but its good that the treatment is the same. Hopefully I'm only feeling anxious again because of the family situation and an increase in paxil only 3 days ago. I'm going to give it a few more weeks and see how I'm feeling. Then I'll know if paxil is right for me.