Anxiety and panic attacks are a real problem. Up to 3 million folks in America suffer panic attacks. Usually, a first panic attack starts at 15 to 19 years of age. And women are much more prone to anxiety and panic attacks than men. It's a very real problem that needs to be addressed, and quickly. Here, you'll discover the symptoms, causes and general treatment for anxiety and panic attacks, plus, how to break out of the vicious cycle of anxiety.
Everybody feels stress and anxiety most every day. Things like going for a job interview, an exam, driving in traffic, running late for an appointment, shopping in a crowded supermarket, etc. But these feelings never rule most people's lives. They are usually able to overcome these daily 21st century stresses.
But when these normal levels of anxiety are unnaturally elevated, they start to impact on your ability to lead a normal life. And the result is that a relatively small increase in stress, above an already higher level of general anxiety, can trigger a dreaded panic attack. And once having suffered a panic attack you are more likely to suffer another.
The typical symptoms of panic attacks are; a racing heart, sweating, tightness in chest, tightness in throat, dizziness, a feeling of detachment, tingling fingers, nausea, and, the feeling of impending doom. Many sufferers truly believe they are having a heart attack. Around 25% of people admitted to emergency rooms in hospitals thinking they have had a heart attack, find out that it has been a panic attack.
And once having had a panic attack, the experience is just so frightening, that many folks withdraw into themselves. For example, if their attack happened while driving, they are scared to get into a car again. If it happened in the crowded supermarket, they stop going there again. It can affect work, relationships, and everyday living.
This of course impacts the sufferers' lives immensely. This then increases their already higher general anxiety levels, which in turn increases their risk of more panic attacks. There is also an increased risk of depression setting in. This is why it's so very important to seek expert help as soon as possible.
Mainstream treatment usually takes the form of drug-based medication (like tranquilizers, antidepressants and sometimes beta-blockers), psychotherapy, counselling, support groups etc. Other therapies are things like yoga, meditation, and self-hypnosis, etc. These either work on the brain chemistry, or, help you to cope with your anxiety and panic attacks.
But one of the critical factors in the onset of panic attacks, is the 'fear' of having another panic attack. This fear is imbedded in your psyche, raising the levels of anxiety, so that a relatively small spike in stress can cause another panic attack. It's a vicious cycle of anxiety that you must break out of in order to be free from anxiety and eliminate panic attacks. But this is unlikely to happen with drugs, lifestyle changes and / or 'coping' therapies. You need to find a proven way to get rid of your psychological fear of having another panic attack.
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