Thursday, January 1, 2009

How to Stop Panic Attacks

By Peter Bogdanovich

It is an anxiety disorder with emotional and physical problems that a panic attack is a symptom of. Panic attacks are also a very distressing for those who suffer from them. Medical researchers looking into those who experience panic attacks found that a large number of sufferers have a gene called DUP25. Being able to deal with a panic attack is important and this article hopes to show sufferers that there are ways to help with these situations.

Don't underestimate the power of knowing what key points to look for in an attack as these could make the episode more bearable and help to ensure it doesn't last as long. The symptoms of a panic attack normally follow the same pattern of the victim feeling their throat and chest tighten which leads to breathing trouble. This feeling of panic may increase because they're heart starts racing and dizziness follows combined with bad thoughts and worries which make them feel if something real bad is going to happen. Just as all these feelings happen it makes the attack feel worse and feeds the cycle, increasing the severity of the attack.

Many sufferers feel that the chest pains are in indication that there are about to have a heart attack and this often triggers the panic attack. The prescription medication the doctor will supply is based on how often the attacks occur and there severity.

Usually any physical symptoms are followed by psychological ones that may make you feel that reality is slipping away from you. Don't delay in making an appointment to see you physician if you have anything like this happen to you. Sometimes it can be the fear of doing something that you haven't done for a while that sets off a panic attack, when you do not feel confident about carrying out a specific task.

By avoiding situations which could bring on a panic attack, sticking to healthy eating habits and exercise n a regular basis, you are likely to reduce the chances of a panic episode. A quick solution is to exploit panic attack medications that are known to reduce your symptoms.

Some panic attacks can be controlled but serious attacks may require you to use medication prescribed by your doctor which can help stop the attacks. Using herbal remedies including natural Homeopathic remedies has worked for some sufferers including those with other stress or depression related problems. The use of music has long been effective as a calming aid and it can work with stopping a panic attack as can forcing the muscles to relax or performing yoga.

Medication may have it place but in the long term it is controlling the attacks yourself which will be the solution that will be the most effective.

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