Existing With Anxiety Or Panic Attacks

By Linda Buechting

Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night with an overwhelming sense of apprehension, but can't figure out what it is that you are so fearful of? Have you ever been in the grocer, walking down the aisles, minding your own business, when you all of a sudden break out in a cold sweat, start shaking, and feel a strong wish to run out of the store as quickly as possible? Do you find yourself troubling intolerably over things that you use to take in stride? If so , you may be afflicted with uneasiness or panic fits.

It's said that four million people suffer from this disorder. It's also known as Generalized Anxiety disorder. Subjected to OTT agitation can not only cause emotional symptoms, but can also steer you to suffer from physical symptoms as well . ( Headaches, muscle tension, sweating, nausea, having difficulty sleeping, and so on.

The precise cause for fear attacks is not known. Many factors do seem to make a contribution to it though. Some of these are genetics, ( relations that suffer from it also ), brain chemistry, ( abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters ), and environmental stresses, for example death of a friend or family member, abuse, divorce, for example. It is commoner in ladies then men, and can begin in infancy, or may not show up till adulthood.

If you suspect that you could be afflicted with tension or panic attacks/disorder, it's best to see your physician as fast as possible. It can be diagnosed, most likely, by your doctor asking you certain questions, not only about your medical history, but also by performing a physical examination. They may base their diagnosis on the intensity and duration of your symptoms.

Treatment for uneasiness disorders include medicine, behaviour therapy and/or relaxation strategies. Medicines ordinarily used to treat anxiety defects are typically used in a short term manner, and include a class of substances called benzodiazepines. The medication helps because it tends to help make you feel calmer, can relax your muscles, and help with restlessness. Some of the common medicine's used include Xanax, Valium, Ativan and Librium. It might take two weeks for these medications to'kick in'. A few of these medications are addictive, so your GP should/will monitor your use.

It'd also be advised that you try behavioral care, in which you learn to recognize what thoughts and behaviors might be leading you into having an anxiety episode. You may be able to learn how to change your thought patterns, and learn to look at worries in a more pragmatic way. This should be attempted alone, or with medicine.

Anxiety attacks/Panic anomalies, cannot be stopped by'willing' your mind to stop them, but you can do a few things to help control some of the worst symptoms. Try and restrict your caffeine intake, exercise every day, eat healthy, and always seek treatment from a professional if you are feeling it is getting out of control . - 30535

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