Part 1. The Basics
Questions 1-14 give basic background about panic disorder and panic attacks, including:

• What is a panic attack?
• Why do I feel like running away when I have a panic attack?
• I've always been an anxious person. How do these panic attacks differ from my usual anxiety?

Part 2. Risks and Causes
Questions 15-25 discuss risk factors and causes associated with panic attacks, such as:

• Why do I get panic attacks after I drink coffee?
• If I don't get enough sleep (less than 6 hours), I find I can have a panic attack. Why?
• Should I avoid alcohol if I have panic disorder?

Part 3. Diagnosis
Questions 26-35 describe how panic disorder is formally diagnosed:

• Are panic attacks related to other illnesses?
• Are panic attacks related to depression?
• Is it possible to have manic depression and panic disorder?

Part 4. Prevention and Treatment
Questions 36-45 discuss methods of preventing and treating panic attacks, including:

• What kind of doctor treats panic attacks?
• I heard it wasn't a good idea to take Valium® or Xanax® to deal with panic attacks. What are these drugs?
• What medicines should be taken to stop panic attacks?

Part 5. Surviving
Questions 46-100 provide tools and techniques for people with panic disorders to use in daily life:

• How can I get my spouse to understand the problem?
• I am becoming afraid to go outside because I fear having a panic attack in public. What can I do?
• Will I pass this condition on to my children?