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Showing posts with label Panic attack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Panic attack. Show all posts

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Tips For Panic Attacks


Panic attacks are usually an uncontrollable condition in which a person feels panic in response to what should be a normal or non-threatening situation. It's when these panic or anxiety attacks occur more than four or five times a month, that you may be looking at a possible panic disorder.This can also be accompanied by a number of physical discomforts such as chest pain, short breath, dizziness, chills or hot flashes. If you are sufferring these conditions, you may like to check out the following tips for panic attacks.
  • Sometimes anti-depressants are prescribed to treat anxiety and they work more effectively for generalised anxiety disorder. This treatment can be used to patients whether or not they also have clinical depression the same time.
  • Valerian root is reported to contain sedative properties and can relieve the symptoms of anxiety. Consult your doctor for a good dosage.
  • Proper exercise can relieve stress, but do not over do as too much exercise can also trigger a panic attack. Exercises such as yoga and meditation are believed to be most effective.
  • Make sure you have enough quality sleep. According to medical professionals, not having enough quality sleep will deteriorate the condition of anxiety and panic.
  • Stay away from recreational drugs (most of them are illegal drugs), as they can dramatically increase the likelihood of getting and anxiety or panic disorder.
  • Writhe down exactly what you are scared about when it comes to your panic attacks. You may need to think hard, cause the initial fear may be long gone, and all that remains is the panic or anxiety attack itself.
  • Don't judge yourself. Many sufferers of anxiety attacks feel pathetic - that they are alone and unable to cope. There are millions of sufferers throughout the US and this is not the case. You will overcome you panic attacks, you just need to be patient.
  • Can you Remove the stress from your life. Sometimes this is not possible, as it may be something you can not change. But if it is something you can change, then do it.
  • Always reward yourself for positive achievements. If you manage to control a panic attack then reward yourself to takeaway or an item of clothing. Celebrate in your progress and you will overcome your anxiety attacks more quickly.
I hope these panic attack tips have helped you. You can and will beat your panic attacks, you just need to find an effective treatment which works for you. I urge you to avoid medication as the side effects often outweigh the little benefit they provide - there are some extremely effective natural treatments available. It works on the proven assumption that our active thoughts have the capability of changing our subconscious reactions and can, therefore, cure panic attacks, as they are one’s reaction to certain kind of situations.

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Panic attack treatment

Most people experience anxiety on a regular basis since it is one of the normal ways of reacting to stress. However, when one becomes anxious to a level of excessively dreading everyday situations the condition becomes a disorder. Panic attacks on the other hand are abrupt emotions of overwhelming dread and fear that come without prior warning or reason. Panic can be treated and cured successfully though there is no cure confirmed to cure anxiety.

Everybody gets anxious or panics when facing challenging situations such as exams or deadlines as well as generally when under pressure. Many people are able to cope with everyday anxiety and have a survival mechanism. However, there are several people who are not so fortunate and are totally helpless against potential challenges. These people live in constant fear and are not able to cope with anything that causes them stress. They go to an extent of having attacks even when there is no cause or reason.
  1. If tests reveal nothing and the only conclusion is anxiety disorder the patient can seek second opinion.
  2. The patient can identify a therapist for treatment.
  3. Sessions with the therapist can be weekly.
  4. It may not be predictable how long the weekly sessions should take but the patient should show progress.
  5. Treatment should continue until the patient is well enough.
Panic and anxiety is a condition that can be treated effectively through various means. Research is showing new and improved therapies that are proven to help those with this disorder lead productive and fulfilling lives. Patients suffering from this condition can use medication as a last resort when their doctors prescribe it. Otherwise, there are many ways of relieving stress and relieving psychological sensations to fear through different types of therapy. Using self-help methods of treatment and/ or joining support groups play a great role in recovery. Those interested in more information about panic and anxiety treatment options, can sign up for free newsletters today.