There are many therapies available for treating and combating panic symptoms and anxiety disorders, and self-help books are often a popular choice.

Some of the reasons for this are:

There is a lot of shame and embarrassment associated with panic disorders. Nowadays in society, there is a lot of emphasis on being ’strong’ and in control. When you suffer from a panic disorder and panic attacks, you may feel as if you are exposing a weakness to the people around you. Seeking help from self-help books will give you the privacy you need to recover at home. There is none of the stress associated with the shame and embarrassment of other people knowing about your problem or recovery process.

Self-help books are a cheaper and more readily available choice in anxiety therapy. In some small towns and cities, therapists are not easily sourced. Another problem in small towns may be that the sufferer could know the therapist personally. This could be quite embarrassing for the sufferer to have to expose their insecurities and fears to someone whom they know personally. Another thought to consider is affordability. Therapists are normally quite expensive, whereas self-help books can be sourced at very reasonable prices.

A lot of people may choose self-help books for convenience, because they can progress at their own pace. They can read their book at any time of the day or night, and without making an appointment. This helps in moments of extreme anxiety and creates a safety cushion to fall back on in moments of need. This can be a very effective form of panic attack treatment because the sufferer will refer to their book when they feel a panic attack coming on.

Self-help books can be bought at most local bookstores as well as from online bookstores. Self-help books for panic disorders are very readily sourced on the internet in e-book form, and this is usually the most affordable option.

*Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with anxiety. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.