Overcoming Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are usually progressive in nature if they are not treated properly. Many people who suffer from panic attacks go for months and years before getting the correct diagnosis. They suffer needlessly either because of a lack of education about panic attacks or due to embarrassment of having a problem they cannot seem to will themselves out of.
The symptoms of a panic attack include but are not limited to:
Difficulty breathing.
Feeling as though you are not able to get enough
Racing heartbeat.
A sense of terror or dread.
Severe anxiety level; feeling like you are on the verge of losing your mind.
Dizziness, trembling, choking.
Chest pain.
Sweating, hot flashes.
Tingling sensation.
People who have panic attacks tend to make connections between their anxiety and certain activities. This leads them to the conclusion that if they avoid the activity then they will not have the panic attack. Unfortunately this tends to gradually make their world shrink. They become comfortable with fewer and fewer experiences. They become embarrassed by their lack of control over the panic attacks and they start to avoid friends and family. They stop going to places that were once familiar. This may include the grocery store, the mall and their church. Eventually this can impede their education and/or their career. They may do the opposite and become quite needy on friends and family. Their friends and family often do not know what is going on and thus they do not give the support that is needed. These same people may also feel their own sense of helplessness as to what they should be doing to provide relief. The person with panic attacks becomes embarrassed and frustrated. They withdraw from the help that could be available. This avoidance behavior sets the stage for depression and eventual hopelessness. But please do not ever forget that Help Is Available!
I have treated thousands of cases of anxiety/panic disorder.
If you have been having panic attacks, here are some recommendations to decrease and hopefully eliminate them:
1. Immediately seek a psychiatric evaluation. You could seek a therapist first but the therapist will most likely send you to a psychiatrist anyway. Medication is the fastest way to control the panic attacks. This will decrease the anxiety so that the therapist can get to the root of the problem and teach you a variety of anxiety reducing techniques.
2. Find a therapist who is familiar with treating anxiety disorders. Not all therapists are good at helping these kinds of cases.
3. If your psychiatrist prescribes an anti-anxiety medication, please take them as recommended. Short term usage is usually required. Keep this medicine with you at all times because panic attacks can be very unpredictable.
Mark Webb
http://www.articlesbase.com/stress-management-articles/overcoming-panic-attacks-55698.html
7 Responses to “Overcoming Panic Attacks”
Leave a Reply
July 31st, 2009 2:37 pm
your best solutions for overcoming panic attacks and anxiety?
July 31st, 2009 7:39 pm
See site below for natural ways to overcome panic and anxiety which are both the same thing.
http://phifoundation.org/panic.html
References :
July 31st, 2009 7:41 pm
There are several ways to control them. First make up your mind you’re not going to live in the fear of having a panic attack. Try meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, thought stopping practices, exercise and as crazy as it sounds, actually bring one on. When you do that you can recognize certain triggers and stages that you can learn to work with and cut off before it becomes a full blown attack. Rational reasonong and talking oneself through it does some good too. Like you’ve had this happen before and aren’t going to die from it.
Try 5 htp, 50-100mg 2-3 x daily, calcium and magnesium, GABA, 500mg 2-3x daily between meals, Valerian is a strong nerve relaxer, Ashwagandha helps balance the stress hormone levels and reduce tension, take 2,000-3,000 mg daily, Chromium balances blood sugar levels, (imbalances can lead to panic attacks). There are homeopathic remedies that work quickly and well too. Bach’s Rescue Remedy and Hyland’s Calms Forte.
References :
July 31st, 2009 7:43 pm
The most effective way to control panic/anxiety disorder is a method called cognitive therapy. Combined with healthy diet and exercise, cognitive therapy can overcome many mental disorders including major depressive disorder (aka clinical depression). Check out, "When Panic Attacks" by David Burns, MD. http://www.amazon.com/When-Panic-Attacks-Drug-Free-Anxiety/dp/0767920716
References :
July 31st, 2009 7:45 pm
12.5mg benedryl
It’s a very safe medication, non addicting, a low dose CNS depressent & you can take another one & another one depending on your anxiety level & wieght. No prescription needed.
References :
July 31st, 2009 7:47 pm
Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Panic Attacks / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings (Totally safe, without any side effects or complications of any sort) :-
ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS & STRESS :-
Sudden with restlessness and fear of death, Panic Attacks, Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)
Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)
With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)
Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)
Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.
DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-
Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)
Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones and/or Mood Swings. Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)
When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)
For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)
Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.
Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)
Take Care and God Bless you.
References :
Homeopathic Practitioner
July 31st, 2009 7:49 pm
theres this spray called rescue remedy it is all natural and it can help with the panic attacks and i am sure theres also some pill out there if you go to natural foods or vitiman store they could help you find some vitiman that may work
References :