Panic Attacks The Basics

First of all just What is a panic attack?

One description of a panic attack is to compare it to a comprehensive

emotional nightmare. Some people experience a panic attack and

feel like they are in an escalating cycle of

catastrophe and doom and that something bad is going to happen to

them "right now this very moment."

Others feel as if they are having a heart attack as their heart races.

The heart palpitations convince them that they are about to have an attack.

Some folks feel that they are going to "lose control" of themselves and

will do something embarrassing in front of other people.

Suffers breathe so quickly, gasping for air, that they hyper-ventilate and feel

like they will suffocate from lack of oxygen.

Common symptoms of panic include:

Dizziness and light headedness

Racing or pounding heartbeat

Tingling in the hands, feet, legs, arms

A feeling that "I can’t catch my breath"

Chest pains or a "heaviness" in the chest

Flushes or chills

Fear of dying

Jumpiness, trembling, twitching muscles

Sweaty palms, flushed face

Terror

Fear of losing control

Fear of a stroke that will lead to disability

Fear of going crazy

A panic attack typically lasts several minutes and is one of the most

distressing conditions a person can experience. In some cases, panic

attacks have been known to last for longer periods of time or to recur

very quickly over and over again.

The aftermath of a panic attack is very painful. Feelings of depression and helplessness are usually experienced. The greatest fear is that the panic

attack will come back again and again, making life too miserable to bear.

Panic is not necessarily brought on by a recognizable circumstance,

and it may remain a mystery to the person involved. These attacks

come "out of the blue". At other times, excessive stress or other

negative life conditions can trigger an attack.

Sadly, many people do not seek help for panic attacks, agoraphobia, and anxiety-related difficulties. This is especially tragic because panic and other anxiety disorders are treatable conditions that respond well to relatively

short-term therapy. The National Institutes of Mental Health is currently

conducting a nationwide campaign to educate the general public and health care practitioners that panic and the other anxiety

disorders are some of the most successfully treated psychological problems.

Clinical research provides us with a solid blueprint of cognitive, emotional and behavioral methods that can help us overcome anxiety disorders,such as panic

and/or agoraphobia.

Today, panic attacks and agoraphobia can be treated successfully in the

vast majority of cases. Our website provides get information and

various therapies that can be accessed online.

One method of treatment called "how to" therapy. That is, the focus

is on "how to" eliminate the thoughts and feelings that lead to the

vicious cycle of panic and anxiety.

When a person with panic is motivated to practice and try new techniques,

that person is literally changing the way their brain responds.

When you change the way your brain responds, anxiety and panic will

continue to shrink and shrink and cease to cause you problems.

Please visit our website, get the information and help you need.