Panic attacks are something you want to stop. Now. Aside from the acute sense of fear--terror, really--there's the uncertainty whether one will live, the heart palpitations, rapid breathing, dizziness, numbness, sweating, stomach pains, dry mouth, whatever. Frequency, length, and even symptoms of attacks may vary, but always one wants them to end fast.The first step in ending panic attacks is recognizing that they are not harmful and that they...more
A person with a panic disorder is one who has frequent recurring panic attacks over the course of a month or longer. The person's behavior can be drastically altered as they try to cope with the attacks themselves, but just as damaging is the constant ongoing worry that another attack will occur.Those who suffer from panic disorder are at a higher risk of death through cardiovascular mortality and suicide. Panic disorder can be...more
For those who need help with severe panic attacks I understand how you feel. I am sure you already know that anxiety at its worst can make everyday life seem unbearable. You may have a hard time believing this, but you can actually divert your attention away from an attack no matter where you are. Read on for 10 tips to help severe panic attacks.Anxiety symptoms at their most severe can only last 10-15 minutes. The human body can only produce these sensations for so long before it needs to rest. If you can divert your mental attention for this amount of time you can completely avoid an attack.By severe attacks I am speaking of the number of attacks and not the intensity. All panic attack symptoms are overwhelming when they have reached their peak. We are referring today about folks that experience frequent attacks. 10 Easy Distractions for Severe Anxiety Attacks1) Talk to Some One- Talk about anything that does not have to do with anxiety.2) Reminder of No Danger- Repeat to yourself "I am safe". You could also remind yourself that an attack has never physically harmed you before and it will not now.3) Watch Something Funny- Laughter can fend off panic attacks. Try it! 4) Avoid...more
Most panic attack sufferers are into some kind of medications either anti-depressants, tranquilizers, etc. Medications for panic attacks can be very helpful if used properly and not abused. There are a lot of panic attack sufferers who cannot function normally with their daily life without the aid of medications prescribed by their...more
I have spent many hours researching cures for panic attack and anxiety from many sources and I wanted to share this information with you on my blog. Does your life revolve around your panic and anxiety? There is a simple solution which is one of many to ease your fear and anxiety and that little tip is sunlight. Now there is a...more
Anxiety medications are used for specific anxiety disorders (such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Separation Anxiety) as well as general anxiety. This means you might get a prescription to help cope with the trauma of the sudden death of a loved one or another horrible life event. You might even get one if you are terrified of flying on a plane and you have to deliver a presentation in Shanghai. However, anxiety medications are used more broadly than to simply treat anxiety. Many people take benzodiazepine anxiety medications to treat panic attacks. After anxiety disorders, this is the most common use. These drugs have extremely quick onset times and can immediately help deal with stress, anxiety, and panic. Depression is the next most common condition treated by these drugs. Benzodiazepines often affect a person to more moderate moods. While some people experience low moods and lethargy, many sufferers of depression have found them to be helpful in coping with depression. Part of this may be that anxiety and depression often go hand in hand. As one would expect, studies have...more
Anxiety is a part of life today, and getting through the day without at least a little bit of stress is fairly normal. But for almost two and a half million Americans, anxiety comes in an extreme form known as Panic Disorder. Panic Disorder is...more
Just about everybody has had some type of stress and anxiety. Although there is some people that will have stress and anxiety so much that they are not able to do anything at all. People who have panic attack on a regular basis can...more
A panic attack is an intense feeling of foreboding and dread that lasts from a few minutes up to an hour. Typically sufferers can feel confused, fearful and tense, as well as physical symptoms of choking, shortness of breath or...more
In previous post we focused mainly on tricks to help control anxiety and prevent anxiety or panic attacks from happening. Now what I did just for this post is literally gather a list of commons anxiety signs and panic attack indicators...more
Living a life without anxiety or panic attacks then thismay be the most important information you ever read! A life without struggling with anxiety or panic may seem impossible but there is a solution that does not involve popping a...more
After having visited my site I can almost imagine what your repetitive anxious thought might be.Maybe it's a fear of: * -a panic attack * -never being free of general anxiety * -a bodily sensation that worries you * -a fear of losing...more