PANIC DISORDER TREATMENT IN TENNESSEE

To begin treatment with our licensed therapists, contact us for information about our anxiety treatment program. 

Understanding Panic Disorder

Panic disorders are characterized by having frequent panic attacks that the individual cannot control. Sometimes the panic attacks have an obvious trigger, while others may appear with no warning. 

Someone with a panic disorder usually starts out having panic attacks now and then, but then begins to have them regularly. Even when they are not in full panic mode, they deal with a constant underlying sense of anxiety that can make it difficult for them to do well on the job, at school, and in relationships.

How Common is Panic Disorder?

Panic disorders happen to about 2% to 3% of people in the United States. Women are twice as likely to have them as men. As well, about 11% of people have at least one panic attack each year. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness, which means there is a great need for highly effective panic disorder treatment.

Signs and Symptoms of Panic Disorder

Signs and symptoms of a panic disorder can be confusing and frightening at first. It’s essential to consult a physician and rule out any potential medical issues.

Common signs that a person needs panic disorder treatment include:

• Overwhelming feeling of anxiety
• Tight chest
• Numbness in hands or feet
• Dizziness
• Feeling faint
• Shallow breathing
• Unable to control the person’s anxious emotions
• Rapid heartbeat
• Nausea
• Vomiting

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Our Panic Disorder Treatment Programs in Tennessee

Those who need panic disorder treatment in Tennessee can choose from several levels of care offered at our program:

• Residential Inpatient: A comfortable and modern facility offers a place to live 24/7 while the person works on improving their mental health.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Sessions take place for several hours per day on weekdays.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Sessions take place for a few days per week for about three hours per day.
• Outpatient Program (OP): Convenient for people who are close to ending their treatment. It only requires one or two therapy sessions per week.
• Supportive Mental Health Housing: We partner with local supportive housing programs to help people find safe housing where they can live while attending our outpatient programs. 
• Virtual Treatment: Attending treatment in-person isn’t an option for everyone. That’s why we offer virtual and telehealth options for treatment.

How is Panic Disorder Treated? 

Someone who has a panic disorder responds best to using three approaches to their treatment. These include:

• Talk therapy: Traditional talk therapy can take place on an individual basis or as part of group therapy. It allows the individual to discuss their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a safe environment. They learn to develop healthy coping skills and minimize their symptoms of anxiety.
• Holistic therapy: This type of therapy supports the belief that a person must heal their physical, emotional, and spiritual health simultaneously. This approach allows them to feel better in all three areas, which makes it easier to improve their mental health.
• Medication: Prescription medications can offer tremendous support when it comes to managing a person’s emotions. Usage of them is monitored by a prescribing physician. 

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• Pristiq For Anxiety
• Paxil For Anxiety

How Effective is Panic Disorder Treatment?

With the right treatment program and any necessary medications, most people can improve their symptoms or completely overcome their panic disorder. 

Our Locations

Our location is convenient to several areas of Tennessee, making it easy to take a short drive to reach our facility. We offer help to people who live in:

• Athens
• Brentwood
• Chattanooga
• Cookeville
• Decatur
• Franklin
• Huntsville
• Knoxville
• Murfreesboro
• Nashville
• Taft