subject: Anxiety Attack: Symptoms And Treatments [print this page] Anxiety is a normal response to a threat by the human body. When you take up some exam, interview or face some difficult situations, all of you will experience minor level of anxieties and it is quite normal and natural. But, if one feels severe level of anxiety that even affects their normal functioning and daily life and they may be suffering from anxiety disorders.
What is anxiety attack?
Anxiety attacks are also known as anxiety attack disorder or panic attack disorder. Generally, they fall under the category of anxiety disorders. A person who suffers from anxiety attack (panic attack) very often feels extreme levels of fear.
Anxiety attacks are usually a sudden attack of fear, horror or some worries about the future. And, so the reason for these types of attacks is not obvious and it occurs without any warning. For example, one may experience a panic attack when they start thinking about the interview they are going to attend that day. It can even occur during sleep.
These attacks usually last between ten minutes to thirty minutes. Very rarely they last for more than thirty minutes. Sensation experienced during a panic attack will be so severe although it will last only for a short time period. Symptoms that go with this sensation are loss of control, rapid heart rate, heavy heart beats, chest pain, sweating, numbness, hot/cold flashes, tingling and burning sensations on skin etc. The signs and consequences of attacks can last from hours to days. It depends on the severity of attack.
Any one of any age can experience this attack. Usually anxiety attack rates are found to be higher in the age group between 17 to 25 years. Reports shows that panic attacks are developed more in women than men.
Symptoms
Most common symptoms of panic attacks are irresistible panic, loss of control, hot or cold flashes, chest pain, sweating, numbness, dizziness, rapid heart rates, nausea etc.
Treatment
Anxiety attack can be cured completely with the help of a qualified and experienced counselor. Treat it as early as you can to avoid further complications in future. Medication and psychotherapy are the most common treatment methods recommended by therapists. There are natural treatments too.
One can also practice some self treatments. Practicing some relaxation techniques will be very useful. Maintain a healthy diet. Avoid the use of alcohol and nicotine as they can increase the anxiety level. Try to get enough sleep everyday. Choose the treatment method that you find comfortable and cooperate it with the treatment strategy for quick and complete cure.
Treat anxiety attacks as early as possible, before they attack you. One can find out the reasons or circumstances in which they experience anxiety attack.
One cannot control anything in this world. If something has to happen it will definitely happen. Past and future are not in your hands. So getting tensed about some past experiences or worrying about situations that have to be faced in future does not prevent anything. Get rid of all fears and worries and lead a happy and healthy life.
