Archive for August, 2009
Anxiety And Panic Attacks - Are Anti-Depressant Pills Effective?
In today’s fast-paced world, do most of the people find 24 hours a day enough to accomplish the tasks that they wanted to? More often than not, they may find that they do not have enough time. This lack of time, load and pressure of work creates anxiety and produces panic situations. The result is mind full of tensions and worries. All these factors combined cause loss of sleep, loss of health and other kinds of mental and physical illnesses.
All these things combined drive a person to the use of anti-depressants and other medications. Anti-depressants have been quite popular in treating stress related diseases in the past and to an extent even now. Taking pills is a commonly observed scene across the world now. Nevertheless, is it the correct way out? Is there any other alternative to it?
Millions of people across the globe have been taking anti-depressants for years and are if not completely satisfied. However, anti-depressants take at least a few weeks to act on our body and a significant number of people taking these drugs are not very satisfied.
The biggest problem with the general physicians is that they have very little training in the field of anxiety and panic situations treatments. Thus, it does not become difficult only for the patient but also the doctor to prescribe drugs under such circumstances.
The point here is that it is not difficult to deal with cases of high cholesterol or blood pressure or high blood sugar etc. the doctor can prescribe any particular treatment for any of these diseases because there are established standards. You can take a few pills and it will come under control. However, unlike all these depression and anxiety is a very complicated illness. It cannot be analysed in a matter of a few hours and tests. The treatment for such illnesses can go on for up to a few months or years and even the medication goes on for an equally long time. Treatment could be very clearly inferred from here, since the results for this kind of illness are not instantaneous.
The important thing in dealing with such cases is the knowledge of the physician. The physician dealing with such kinds of cases must be well informed of the past and all the other related events in connection with the patient. He must also be well informed of the past illnesses and medication prescribed. It is the responsibility of the doctor that he must not make the patient entirely dependant on drugs. He should also encourage the patient to undergo psychotherapy as the main course of recovery and drugs should be used as a secondary curing agent.
Latest trends have proven that when psychotherapy and drugs are used together, they have a far more beneficial result than with pills alone. In addition, in most of the cases of mild attack only psychotherapy should be prescribed. This would also help in keeping the patient away from otherwise almost addictive anti-anxiety, anti-panic drugs.
Panic and anxiety lead to depression at a later stage and are the most common causes of suicides. Most of the teenage suicide cases have been largely due to the factors. As such, we do not see suicides as an innate part of depression but it is the end result in many a cases.
Conclusion
But at the end of the day it is up to you to decide whether you want to take these anti-depressant and anti-anxiety pills or not, but you must weigh the pros and cons of these medicines before taking any further steps. You must consult not just your doctor but also your parents, your friends, your spouse before making a final decision. Above all, you must be totally convinced of your state before going in for any kind of therapy.
Joshua Poon
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/anxiety-and-panic-attacks-are-antidepressant-pills-effective-50275.html
What you Need to Know About Child Panic Attacks
For both the child and the parents, a child panic attack can be both serious and frightening. Some of the facts around a Child panic attack will be outlined in this brief article along with a decipher to some of the clues that can help parents assist their child during this frightening and confusing time. Panic and anxiety along with other emotional levels are experienced very differently for children than adults, so when dealing with this situation nothing is as important as education.
As a result of experiencing panic attacks many children and teenagers will develop fears of going places. They are afraid that they will be embarrassed in they suffer a panic attack while engaging in an activity. Child panic disorders have many different types.
GAD - Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The patient who experiences excessive worry about a series of event is generally affected by an anxiety disorder known as GAD. The time has little to do with the amount of “logical worry” that is applied since the events can happen either in the past, present or future. Often past events, conversations, upcoming events, school, friends, family, functions or any other possibility are just some of the things children or teens may sometimes worry about. A child cannot control the amount of time spent worrying about such things if they experience GAD.
Relaxation techniques and therapy are the best known ways to treat GAD. A trained mental health physician is usually the best prepared to encounter such as disorder although generally children can be talked out of their worry and it can work wonders. Instead of discouraging words of worry children are taught to use positive self-talk and generate a dialogue with others to explore their feelings. A prescribed medication is generally not used for a child panic attack disorder.
Separation Anxiety Disorder
When children are separated from loved ones or comfortable situation that they are used to then they may experience panic. Typically this applies to the younger children who are separated from their parents. Anxiety can result from the threat of separation from a caregiver and occurs in many cases when children are left with a babysitter on a parents’ evening out on the town.
A child will avoid activities that cause a separation from the caregiver and when they are gone the child will worry excessively. Recognition of these emotions and a good dose of reality are the normal therapies involved. They should be made aware that nothing wrong happens, etc. Coping skills to deal with the separation, often through role playing, are also taught to the children.
Kevin Stith
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/what-you-need-to-know-about-child-panic-attacks-77126.html
What to Do When you Feel a Panic Attack Coming Part 3: Facing the Demon
Exposures involve voluntarily bringing on a mild to moderate level of anxiety In other words, exposures show you ways to face the demon, challenge him head on, and kill him once and for all.
There are two keys to exposures:
1. They have to be voluntary (which means that you canât do them all the time, because you wonât always be in the mood)
2. If you imagine your anxiety from a 0-8 (with 0 being calm and 8 being a panic attack), you want to hit a 4 during any given exposure (because if you go above a 4, the anxiety might get ahead of you and no longer be voluntary and under your control).
Exposures are used to gain mastery over any phobia. They work for panic disorder because the core of panic disorder is usually phobia as well: A phobia to certain physical sensations. Whether itâs a racing heart, dizziness, nausea, a choking sensation, or a certain pain, every panic disorder patient has at least one or two physical symptoms that trigger their panic cycle. Exposures show you how to experience these sensations in such a way that you finally stop being triggered by them. After 1-2 months of exposures, most patients find that coping techniques begin to be effective (i.e. the shield actually starts working). Once patients are good at exposures, they can often use them to actually stop a panic attack that is coming on. In other words, once the demon appears, they can turn the tables on the demon, challenge it, and get it to run scared with itâs tail between itâs legs. After several months of exposures, most of my patients become completely panic free (and can usually be taken off on any panic-related medications they have started).
Exposures are at the heart of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and they are by far the most useful techniques for killing the Demon and gaining mastery over panic once and for all.
Dr. Lindsay Kiriakos
http://www.articlesbase.com/self-help-articles/what-to-do-when-you-feel-a-panic-attack-coming-part-3-facing-the-demon-106411.html
Panic Attack Herb Remedies
An effective and very popular panic attack herb is called kava (Piper methysticum). It’s part of the pepper family. In fact, Piper is the Latin word for pepper.
Kava has been known to reduce panic anxiety attacks and depression. Kava contains kavalactones. This has a relaxing effect and can also help you sleep better.
Don’t Use Kava If You’re Pregnant
Kava kava, as it’s sometimes called, can be bought in health food stores. However, don’t just go off and buy it. Speak to a specialist first. There have been reports of it causing liver problems.
It is also not recommended for use by pregnant or lactating women. Not enough research at present has been done, so for women in this category, don’t even risk it.
Passion flower and lemon balm are two herbs that seem to produce anxiety-reducing effects. If you are taking medication for a thyroid problem, then it’s best not to take anything that contains passion flower.
Arguably, the most popular and well-known herbal preparation for panic attacks, anxiety disorders and depression is St. Johns Wort. It’s probably used more for depression.
It seems to be quite effective for depression, if it’s not severe. In general, St. Johns Wort seems to be well-tolerated.
If You Try Anything, Try PureCalm First
PureCalm is a highly recommended herbal product that provides stress relief naturally. It’s quite safe and is non-addictive. It contains lavender, lemon balm and passion flower.
It can be used by adults as well as children. PureCalm seems to have a positive effect on serotonin levels, helping to create a proper balance of this neurotransmitter.
Thus, it seems to have an antidepressant quality, which makes it quite effective in treating panic attacks. Adults can put 10 - 20 drops in water or juice daily. The dose is less for children, though very young children have a special product called K-OK KiddieCalmer.
Again, don’t use it if you’re pregnant or taking thyroid, or indeed any other medication. This is just to be cautious. Otherwise, it’s generally safe. They always have specials, like ‘buy 2 and get 1 free’.
If you are looking for a panic attack herb for your panic attacks, PureCalm is probably the best one to go with as it seems to contain the best herbal combination to treat panic attacks.
Giri Anantha
http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/panic-attack-herb-remedies-244802.html
Purring Cat Inside My Chest, My Journey with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Do you find yourself anxious with no explicable reason? Do you suffer from panic attacks? If so, you’re not alone. Meet author Lourdes Belen-her invaluable book is for those suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Purring Cat Inside My Chest: My Journey with Generalized Anxiety Disorder gives the reader a clear-cut and compassionate narration about Lourdes’ quest to seek understanding and treatment for a disorder that at times left her immobilized. Her book offers a good story but also a glimpse at what life with GAD looks like. If you or someone you love suffers from chronic conditions such as exhaustion, headaches, depression and anxiety, Lourdes’-Purring Cat Inside My Chest aims at bringing the small solace of knowing you are not the only one. Author Bio: Lourdes Belen is a writer and accountant. Ms. Belen’s inspiration for her autobiography comes from her battle with GAD that began in the early 2000. She lives in Los Angles, CA. Purring Cat Inside My Chest is her first book.
Crabby Adventure
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Paperback, 10 Simple Solutions to Panic: How to Overcome Panic Attacks, Calm Physical Symptoms, & Reclaim Your Life
We all get scared sometimes. Our hearts race, our breath gets shallow, and our hands and feet turn icy cold–these physical expressions of fear are our normal responses to things that threaten us. But moments of panic can cause you to experience these feelings with no apparent cause, robbing you of confidence and composure unexpectedly throughout your day. You deserve to be free from these troublesome moments, and the ten easy and effective techniques you ll find in this book make it not only possible but also easy. Learn how to monitor your episodes of panic, and find out how to replace your anxious, racing inner monologue with calm, realistic thinking. Discover safe and comfortable ways to face fearful situations. Breathing exercises, stress reduction techniques round out this approach to overcoming panic that promises to restore your security and peace of mind.
Paperback, The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions and Compulsions
Written by two anxiety experts, this workbook addresses topics specific to new mothers, including hormonal changes and common concerns pregnant women and new mothers have, and offers anxiety management techniques.
Hardcover, Under Pressure and Overwhelmed: Coping With Anxiety in College
Several recent studies have found that anxiety is increasing among college students. In today s competitive college environment, students frequently find themselves overwhelmed with worry and anxiety as they struggle to make the grade academically, fit in socially, discover who they are, and ponder their futures. This book helps students (and their parents and counselors) deal effectively with predictable anxieties associated with college. The authors offer suggestions and techniques, based on extensive research on the treatment of anxiety, to help students cope more effectively with the common sources of anxiety. In addition, the book describes the most common and debilitating disorders of anxiety (such as panic attacks, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder) that affect more than 10% of Americans and most frequently have their onset during the college years. The initial section of the book begins by describing the scope of the problem of anxiety as it relates to college students. The next section d…
Anxiety Treatment
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