Panic Disorder: Lived Experience

Subscribe to our email so that you never miss an episode https://medcircle.com/podcast Amanda Stern grew up with an undiagnosed panic disorder and was plagued with fear that her friends and family would be taken from her or die. In this conversation, Amanda shares how her life has been impacted by anxiety caused by panic disorder and how she eventually found healing through therapy. She went on to write a memoir, “Little Panic: Dispatches from an Anxious Life” along with a series of children’s books and is an advocate and public speaker helping to erase the stigma of Panic Disorder. 0:00 Intro 01:20 This week’s guest 02:49 Early signs of anxiety & panic disorder 09:49 Avoiding her fears vs. facing them 13:39 Being diagnosed with panic disorder as an adult 21:00 How Amanda’s panic disorder symptoms manifested 25:51 Finding the right treatment for her panic disorder 36:24 How Amanda manages her anxiety & panic 50:54 Amanda’s advice for anyone battling panic disorder & anxiety 55:00 Outro Learn more about Amanda at….. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alittlestern/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandastern Purchase Little Panic: Dispatches from an Anxious Life: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Panic-Dispatches-Anxious-Life/dp/1538711923 Subscribe to Amanda’s weekly newsletter: https://amandastern.beehiiv.com #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #medcircle #psychology #panicdisorder #anxietydisorder #anxiety #anxietyrelief