Panic Attacks - How To Stop Them

Panic Attacks are by far one of the most fearful experiences one can have

. Those who experience it for the first time and have no idea whats going on can actually end up thinking the worst. Meaning, that some people believe that throughout the attack there is an impending death, theyre going crazy, heart attack, or nervous breakdown. However, there are certain techniques to reduce panic attacks and get rid of them completely.

What is a Panic Attack?

A Panic Attack is moment of intense fear or uncertainty. The attack usually lasts several minutes and, if repeated one after the other, can be described as a disorder. However, rather the most frightening aspects occur during the attack where one feels as if hes losing his/her sanity, or about to die. This can result in further panic and have blood leave the brain and move over to critical parts of the body as forms of defense. Some of the symptoms include:

Chest pain

Hot/Cold Flashes

Burning sensation

Increased heartbeat

hyperventilation

light-headedness

Of course, there are several more that you can look up. However, I should mention something which touches on me personally which is the lump in the throat or ball in the throat syndrome. After panic attacks I get a ball in the throat, yet it feels more like a thought than an actual physical problem. However, after some research I realized that this is a form of acid reflux. Most victims of Panic Attacks will immediately assume the worst, and believe that the ball in the throat is indeed throat cancer, but that might not be necessarily true. Although if you have real suspicions you should see a doctor.

Why do People Have Panic Attacks

There could be many reasons why one has a panic attack. This can be from heredity reasons, meaning that if a parent had panic attacks you could as well. Alongside this an over cautious education of the parents can lead the child to develop a negative view of the world. Short term triggering causes, can be a leading factor to panic attacks. This includes the more uncomfortable situations in our lives (break ups, death in the family, losing your job, etc.) Also, those who constantly worry about the future and build what-if situations can be highly prone to panic attacks. Other causes can include taking new types of medication, drug/alcohol withdrawal, or chronic diseases (which in most cases will lead the individual to guess why hes having these attacks and should probably consult a doctor).

How to Stop Panic Attacks

If a disorder, Panic Attacks should be handled professionally by psychological therapy and different forms of medication which can help the brain deal with such attacks.

However, a more hands-on approach that call can do is called the 5-2-5 breathing exercise. This helps reduce panic attacks by stopping hyperventilation. To do this, you must breath through your stomach rather than the chest. Take 5 seconds to inhale, hold your breath for 2 seconds with the stomach out, and then let out the air for 5 seconds. You can do this 30 minutes a day, a long with healthy eating and proper sleeping to help reduce panic attacks. Caffeine withdrawal can be a leading reason to panic attacks.

by: Jared Marrison

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