Panic attacks are very sudden and intense feelings of anxiety and fear that comes over a person with no apparent reason at all. The symptoms of panic attacks are cause by the rush of adrenaline release into the body's bloodstream. This release of adrenaline is a bodily response intended as a survival mechanism. It prepares the body to face dangerous situations. However, when the body does this excessively, unnecessarily and too frequently, this can result in a negative impact on the psychological and emotional health of a person.
The thing with panic attacks is that it seems to come out of nowhere. There aren't any specific external triggers for it. A person could be doing something very common, such as taking the train, going for a walk, or running some errands and suddenly get hit by a panic attack.
Negative thoughts will start to engulf the mind such as paranoia and unrealistic fears. The mind will believe that the worst possible things will happen; Things such as the ship sinking or the car from the other side of the road crashing in. All this regardless of the probability of it happening.
There are no specific external triggers for panic attacks. Panic attacks can come over someone no matter when and where. There are no actual ways to completely avoid it. This is why people who are suffering from panic attacks are greatly affected by it and find it difficult to live their daily lives.
To deal with a panic attack, the most effective method is to face it head on. Don't resist and fight against the panic attack. Rather, try to face it with courage, accept it and allow it to run through it's course. Here are the reasons why doing this is a good method.
First, it is because fear feeds on fear. The more you fight against or try to avoid a panic attack, the more fear you are letting out. And as you do that you are feeding it and making the panic attack even stronger. However if you face it head on, the attack has nothing to feed on and slowly it's energy will be drained.
A good metaphor for panic attacks is a roller coaster. When you're on a roller coaster ride, you will notice that the more you resist and oppose against the movement of the roller coaster, the more tense and frightened you will be. Conversely when you go along with the movement of the roller coaster, you will find the ride to be exciting and enjoyable.
The second reason is because whenever you avoid or resist panic attacks, you are just continuously running away from it. Because of this you will never be able to experience and realize that there is actually no danger or harm in the situation.
Coming through a panic attack unharmed, unscathed and totally safe will change your feelings and perceptions towards panic attacks. The experience will give you the realization that the panic attacks you experienced are just the result of your illusions of danger. That is what it is, just illusions. You will know that there isn't any real danger. By having this experience and understanding, you will be able to face future panic attacks with more courage and confidence. That will be the start of the road to recovery.
The thing with panic attacks is that it seems to come out of nowhere. There aren't any specific external triggers for it. A person could be doing something very common, such as taking the train, going for a walk, or running some errands and suddenly get hit by a panic attack.
Negative thoughts will start to engulf the mind such as paranoia and unrealistic fears. The mind will believe that the worst possible things will happen; Things such as the ship sinking or the car from the other side of the road crashing in. All this regardless of the probability of it happening.
There are no specific external triggers for panic attacks. Panic attacks can come over someone no matter when and where. There are no actual ways to completely avoid it. This is why people who are suffering from panic attacks are greatly affected by it and find it difficult to live their daily lives.
To deal with a panic attack, the most effective method is to face it head on. Don't resist and fight against the panic attack. Rather, try to face it with courage, accept it and allow it to run through it's course. Here are the reasons why doing this is a good method.
First, it is because fear feeds on fear. The more you fight against or try to avoid a panic attack, the more fear you are letting out. And as you do that you are feeding it and making the panic attack even stronger. However if you face it head on, the attack has nothing to feed on and slowly it's energy will be drained.
A good metaphor for panic attacks is a roller coaster. When you're on a roller coaster ride, you will notice that the more you resist and oppose against the movement of the roller coaster, the more tense and frightened you will be. Conversely when you go along with the movement of the roller coaster, you will find the ride to be exciting and enjoyable.
The second reason is because whenever you avoid or resist panic attacks, you are just continuously running away from it. Because of this you will never be able to experience and realize that there is actually no danger or harm in the situation.
Coming through a panic attack unharmed, unscathed and totally safe will change your feelings and perceptions towards panic attacks. The experience will give you the realization that the panic attacks you experienced are just the result of your illusions of danger. That is what it is, just illusions. You will know that there isn't any real danger. By having this experience and understanding, you will be able to face future panic attacks with more courage and confidence. That will be the start of the road to recovery.
About the Author:
Author Ethan Beh is a business consultant and self improvement enthusiast who has spent many years seeking, learning and practicing the best self improvement techniques available. Visit his website for his collection of personal development ideas which includes controlling panic attacks.
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