Is your heart going faster? Does it feel like it's about to pound right out of your chest? Then of course your throat is feeling tight, and your ability to breathe seems to diminish. Add in the nausea and you'll find that all of these are accompanies with overwhelming fear. You can't get control over yourself, and death is right around the corner.
Even though it doesn't always feel this way, this is a panic attack. If you've experienced any of this, you may be one of many who have a panic disorder. It's important to understand that a panic disorder is a category of an anxiety disorder. While the number may seem small, 2-3% of anxiety sufferers are affected by this condition. However, around thirty percent of the patients may experience panic attacks at some point.
The truth is panic disorders are misunderstood. We don't know how they come about exactly, or even what makes someone like yourself susceptible to them. Then again, we do know it appears in the teenage years and early adulthood. Oddly enough, more women are hit with panic disorder than men.
The symptoms won't always be the same between each individual either. In fact, some situations last a few minutes while others can last for 30. If you're wondering if what you're enduring is a panic attack, then you need to look at the symptoms. They are anything from chest pain, breathing difficulties, the feeling of doom or shaking and trembling to, nausea and vomiting, hot or cold flashes, or feeling faint. The important issue is that they come out of nowhere.
Sufferers may begin to avoid the activities or places that they associate with their panic attack. In some cases, they may become agoraphobic, scared to leave their own homes, preferring to remain in comfortable, familiar surroundings. However, this doesn't always resolve the problem. Left untreated, panic disorder can have a widespread effect on not only the sufferer, but others around them.
After all, the research that has been done, there have been findings of potential causes. All it takes is the individual to have a bad experience, and then harbor the potential bad things to come.
There are several avenues of treatment for panic disorder. The doctor may prescribe SSRI or tricyclic antidepressants. Anti-anxiety medications may also be prescribed, but medication as pretty much been proven not too work. They just freeze your emotion, they are addictive and they also have bad side effects.
If you already deny medication, then a natural approach may be more suitable. Things like proper rest, exercise and dieting can play major roles in anxiety disorder. Did you know getting 8-10 hours of sleep each night can reduce anxiety by 50%? There are some really good self-help books worth reading regarding these benefits and solutions.
There are also experts who believe stress is a major player in panic disorder. In order to combat this you have to look at the various stress relievers available. For instance, exercise is a great choice. While it will help your stress levels, it will also help you maintain a healthy body weight, which is important for a proper hormone balance.
Food is another important area. The research over the years suggests that some foods increase anxiety. Some things you might want to stay away from are coffee, dairy products, refined, sugar, honey, and maple syrup. The best thing to do is keep a food log.
Relaxation can also be helpful. Whenever you are relaxed, anxiety and fear seem to diminish. It allows the nerves to become more stable, which in turn helps for those stressful situations and times. So you may want to try something like Yoga and meditation. Then of course there is aromatherapy, which helps you relax and keep the stress at bay.
Granted, it's possible this won't cure your panic disorder. However, it can reduce and control your panic attacks. The idea is to have as much of a normal life as you can. - 30535
Even though it doesn't always feel this way, this is a panic attack. If you've experienced any of this, you may be one of many who have a panic disorder. It's important to understand that a panic disorder is a category of an anxiety disorder. While the number may seem small, 2-3% of anxiety sufferers are affected by this condition. However, around thirty percent of the patients may experience panic attacks at some point.
The truth is panic disorders are misunderstood. We don't know how they come about exactly, or even what makes someone like yourself susceptible to them. Then again, we do know it appears in the teenage years and early adulthood. Oddly enough, more women are hit with panic disorder than men.
The symptoms won't always be the same between each individual either. In fact, some situations last a few minutes while others can last for 30. If you're wondering if what you're enduring is a panic attack, then you need to look at the symptoms. They are anything from chest pain, breathing difficulties, the feeling of doom or shaking and trembling to, nausea and vomiting, hot or cold flashes, or feeling faint. The important issue is that they come out of nowhere.
Sufferers may begin to avoid the activities or places that they associate with their panic attack. In some cases, they may become agoraphobic, scared to leave their own homes, preferring to remain in comfortable, familiar surroundings. However, this doesn't always resolve the problem. Left untreated, panic disorder can have a widespread effect on not only the sufferer, but others around them.
After all, the research that has been done, there have been findings of potential causes. All it takes is the individual to have a bad experience, and then harbor the potential bad things to come.
There are several avenues of treatment for panic disorder. The doctor may prescribe SSRI or tricyclic antidepressants. Anti-anxiety medications may also be prescribed, but medication as pretty much been proven not too work. They just freeze your emotion, they are addictive and they also have bad side effects.
If you already deny medication, then a natural approach may be more suitable. Things like proper rest, exercise and dieting can play major roles in anxiety disorder. Did you know getting 8-10 hours of sleep each night can reduce anxiety by 50%? There are some really good self-help books worth reading regarding these benefits and solutions.
There are also experts who believe stress is a major player in panic disorder. In order to combat this you have to look at the various stress relievers available. For instance, exercise is a great choice. While it will help your stress levels, it will also help you maintain a healthy body weight, which is important for a proper hormone balance.
Food is another important area. The research over the years suggests that some foods increase anxiety. Some things you might want to stay away from are coffee, dairy products, refined, sugar, honey, and maple syrup. The best thing to do is keep a food log.
Relaxation can also be helpful. Whenever you are relaxed, anxiety and fear seem to diminish. It allows the nerves to become more stable, which in turn helps for those stressful situations and times. So you may want to try something like Yoga and meditation. Then of course there is aromatherapy, which helps you relax and keep the stress at bay.
Granted, it's possible this won't cure your panic disorder. However, it can reduce and control your panic attacks. The idea is to have as much of a normal life as you can. - 30535
About the Author:
In the meantime, Julie U. Stevenson has endured panic attacks for many years. We recommend taking a look at her story by visiting here website: My Anxiety Solution and find out how she was able to rid herself of this burden and get her life back.
