Your heartbeat is going fast, and at any moment it's going to come right out of your chest. Your throat is feeling tight, it's hard to breathe and at any moment you could lose your lunch thanks to the nausea. The overwhelming fear is becoming too much, and at any moment death is around the corner.
Even though it doesn't always feel this way, this is a panic attack. If you've experienced any of this, you may be one of many who have a panic disorder. It's important to understand that a panic disorder is a category of an anxiety disorder. While the number may seem small, 2-3% of anxiety sufferers are affected by this condition. However, around thirty percent of the patients may experience panic attacks at some point.
The truth is panic disorders are misunderstood. We don't know how they come about exactly, or even what makes someone like yourself susceptible to them. Then again, we do know it appears in the teenage years and early adulthood. Oddly enough, more women are hit with panic disorder than men.
Symptoms can vary widely between sufferers, but can last anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour. They generally include chest pain, difficulty breathing, an impending feeling of doom, shaking or trembling, feeling faint, nausea or vomiting, or hot or cold flashes. These often appear out of the blue, with no apparent triggering event or place.
Sufferers may begin to avoid the activities or places that they associate with their panic attack. In some cases, they may become agoraphobic, scared to leave their own homes, preferring to remain in comfortable, familiar surroundings. However, this doesn't always resolve the problem. Left untreated, panic disorder can have a widespread effect on not only the sufferer, but others around them.
After all, the research that has been done, there have been findings of potential causes. All it takes is the individual to have a bad experience, and then harbor the potential bad things to come.
You will find that there are several treatments for panic disorder. Whether or not they're the right one for you remains to be seen. For instance, if you head to the doctor and they prescribe anti-depressants, they probably won't work. In fact, they've pretty much been proven not to work. Instead it's more like they freeze your emotion, and come with side effects and possible addiction.
If you already deny medication, then a natural approach may be more suitable. Things like proper rest, exercise and dieting can play major roles in anxiety disorder. Did you know getting 8-10 hours of sleep each night can reduce anxiety by 50%? There are some really good self-help books worth reading regarding these benefits and solutions.
There are also experts who believe stress is a major player in panic disorder. In order to combat this you have to look at the various stress relievers available. For instance, exercise is a great choice. While it will help your stress levels, it will also help you maintain a healthy body weight, which is important for a proper hormone balance.
Food is another important area. The research over the years suggests that some foods increase anxiety. Some things you might want to stay away from are coffee, dairy products, refined, sugar, honey, and maple syrup. The best thing to do is keep a food log.
Just relaxing can also be helpful. Just being relaxed can actually diminish the anxiety and fear. This will allow the nerves to become more stable, and help with those stressful situations. A good combatant for this is Yoga and meditation. Oh, and let's not forget about aromatherapy, which relaxes you and keeps the stress at bay.
Granted, it's possible this won't cure your panic disorder. However, it can reduce and control your panic attacks. The idea is to have as much of a normal life as you can. - 31521
Even though it doesn't always feel this way, this is a panic attack. If you've experienced any of this, you may be one of many who have a panic disorder. It's important to understand that a panic disorder is a category of an anxiety disorder. While the number may seem small, 2-3% of anxiety sufferers are affected by this condition. However, around thirty percent of the patients may experience panic attacks at some point.
The truth is panic disorders are misunderstood. We don't know how they come about exactly, or even what makes someone like yourself susceptible to them. Then again, we do know it appears in the teenage years and early adulthood. Oddly enough, more women are hit with panic disorder than men.
Symptoms can vary widely between sufferers, but can last anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour. They generally include chest pain, difficulty breathing, an impending feeling of doom, shaking or trembling, feeling faint, nausea or vomiting, or hot or cold flashes. These often appear out of the blue, with no apparent triggering event or place.
Sufferers may begin to avoid the activities or places that they associate with their panic attack. In some cases, they may become agoraphobic, scared to leave their own homes, preferring to remain in comfortable, familiar surroundings. However, this doesn't always resolve the problem. Left untreated, panic disorder can have a widespread effect on not only the sufferer, but others around them.
After all, the research that has been done, there have been findings of potential causes. All it takes is the individual to have a bad experience, and then harbor the potential bad things to come.
You will find that there are several treatments for panic disorder. Whether or not they're the right one for you remains to be seen. For instance, if you head to the doctor and they prescribe anti-depressants, they probably won't work. In fact, they've pretty much been proven not to work. Instead it's more like they freeze your emotion, and come with side effects and possible addiction.
If you already deny medication, then a natural approach may be more suitable. Things like proper rest, exercise and dieting can play major roles in anxiety disorder. Did you know getting 8-10 hours of sleep each night can reduce anxiety by 50%? There are some really good self-help books worth reading regarding these benefits and solutions.
There are also experts who believe stress is a major player in panic disorder. In order to combat this you have to look at the various stress relievers available. For instance, exercise is a great choice. While it will help your stress levels, it will also help you maintain a healthy body weight, which is important for a proper hormone balance.
Food is another important area. The research over the years suggests that some foods increase anxiety. Some things you might want to stay away from are coffee, dairy products, refined, sugar, honey, and maple syrup. The best thing to do is keep a food log.
Just relaxing can also be helpful. Just being relaxed can actually diminish the anxiety and fear. This will allow the nerves to become more stable, and help with those stressful situations. A good combatant for this is Yoga and meditation. Oh, and let's not forget about aromatherapy, which relaxes you and keeps the stress at bay.
Granted, it's possible this won't cure your panic disorder. However, it can reduce and control your panic attacks. The idea is to have as much of a normal life as you can. - 31521
About the Author:
Meanwhile, Julie U. Stevenson has endured panic attacks for fourteen years. We recommend checking out at her story by visiting here website: Anxiety Cure and discover how she was able to rid herself of this burden and get her life back.
