Re: Panic disorder long term affects and recovery
Originally Posted by
Phoenixess
The doctors claim I am going through a period of recovery from severe anxiety and panic disorder however I still have intermittent panic attacks which are severely distressing but no where near as bad as they were and I don’t fear them as greatly as I did. But now my wondering is and this is on a genuinely serious level does panic disorder stop? Or when is it at a level it will not be detrimental to your heart and health? Thanks
Recovery is a very gradual process. Your body has been adrenalized and sensitised for a long time and it will take time (and continued effort on your part) to decrease the stress hormones in your body down to a level where your body reacts minimally, if at all. If the panic attacks are becoming fewer then you're on your way to recovery. I still get occasional panic attacks and I consider them a cardiac workout more than anything to be concerned about.
Keep up the good work!
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