How to prepare for your appointment and the questions to Ask.

In the event if you have any signs of panic attack that similar to all the symptoms and effect, make an appointment with a doctor and he or she may later on refer you to the psychiatrist or psychologist for treatment. But before seeing the doctor, you will need to prepare for the appointment and here’s the list of questions and tips how to prepare for your appointment to see doctor for panic attack.

List down all your symptoms in specific, this include the initial experience and how frequent you've had them List down your personal background information, for example like traumatic events happened that cause stressful to yourself. 

This can be also any major case that occurred before your first panic attack. If you have had any medication subscription also lists them down. It can be any medical treatment, be physical and health condition. It would be good if you can actually specify the medication you are taking. 

Request a close family member or a trusted friend to accompany you to the appointment if can. By doing this, you can ask the person to remember some of the important advice or note that the doctor may consult. 

Now list down the Questions you should ask the doctor 

• What is that you believe the cause of my symptoms? 
• Is it maybe the current medication issues are causing my symptoms? 
• Is it necessary for me to conduct diagnostic test? 
• Is it necessary for me to make an appointment with the mental specialist? What I can do to manage my symptoms?

These are the Questions that you need to ask in the event if you are referred to a mental health officer 

• Which one do I have, is it the panic attacks panic attacks or panic disorder? 
• What method of treatment would you recommend me to follow? 
• If it is a therapy, what is the period of sessions and how long do I need to follow? 
• Would having a group therapy be more useful in my case? 
• What are the side effects if you recommending me to prescribe to medications? 
• How long do I need to take that medication? 
• Is there a time period that you will monitor if my treatment is working or not? Is there anything I can do to reduce my panics attacks from recurring? 
• How can I self-help to manage my condition? 
• Can I get some brochures or physical materials to be my guide and references for home use? 
• What websites I can refer to? 
• If there’s something that you still do not understand or have doubt over the information, just ask. 

What you can expect from your doctor. The doctor or mental health officer whom treats you for the possible panic disorder or panic attack will ask you;

• When the first time you had the attack and what was the symptoms? 
• How frequent your attacks come and usually how long would they last? 
• If there anything is specific that can trigger you the attack? 
• Do you often experience fear of another panic attack? 
• Do you by chance avoid any specific locations or experiences that seem to trigger the attack? 
• How is the symptom affecting your personal life, professional work relationship and daily chores? 
• In your life history, did you ever experience any tremendous stress or a traumatic event before? 
• How was your childhood period like, how would you describe your relationship with your parents? 
• Do you have any family history, having panic attacks or panic disorder? 
• How often do you exercise and how often do you consume beverages with caffeine or alcohol?