Stop Panic Attacks, Recognise the Condition, Overcome the Symptoms With These Techniques

If you suffer panic attacks, you will be keenly aware of them. But the problem of self-diagnosis if at the very beginning, when the sufferer is unsure that they have a genuine health scare, or an anxiety attack, as both can seem very similar. There are a broad range of symptoms in panic attacks. Here are some of them:

- heart racing

- feeling dizzy

- tingling in the hands or feet

- chest pain or discomfort

- feelings of disorientation

- sweating

- faintness

- trembling

- shortness of breath

These symptoms are disturbing, and when eventually the sufferer realises that he or she is suffering panic or anxiety attacks, they often begin to hide their concern of being discovered in the embarrassment and shame of the attack by withdrawing from some roles or social groups. Others may see this behaviour in itself as rude if they do not know the person has the condition.

It is when the suffering has become a problem which threatens the individual's behaviour, lifestyle, job and income through this kind of withdrawal that taking action is absolutely vital, unless the person is to suffer further anguish and other problems because of their covering up. If we can catch the problem before this stage, then so much the better.

Countless numbers of people out there are desperate to stop panic attacks ruining their lives. Many are still hiding their condition.The feeling of losing control can be terrifying, and the symptoms can feel as devastating as any physical condition. The good news is that with consideration and the help of practical techniques panic and anxiety attacks can be brought under control and managed by the sufferer. Before we progress to look at some of these techniques to stop panic attacks, we must remember to be careful and not confuse panic attacks with other physical conditions. If you even partially suspect you are suffering something like a heart attack, you must always err on the side of caution and contact a physician. That said, here are some of the techniques we can use to overcome panic.

- Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and drugs which can stimulate panic attacks.

- Take like deep breathing,yoga and meditation, on a regular basis, as these can really help.

- As with meditation, First, relax and become conscious of any tension that you may be feeling.

- Then, think about and feel and move the muscles in your legs, arms and hands and feet, body part by body part. This will help move your focus from concentrating on the panic.

- Slow down your breathing, lengthen the breath to longer than an average breath, and do so calmly.

- Talk to somebody during the attack. If you can talk, you can breathe.

But remember, if there is another condition in the sufferer's history alongside panic attacks, the sufferer should talk with a medical professional. We must not confuse panic attacks with something potentially life threatening, such as a heart condition.

There are many ways to help stop panic attacks from ruining people's lives, from these basic techniques to progressive personal programs, to individual counselling.

John Paul Williams
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Panic Attacks 101

To understand panic attacks you have to comprehend fear. Fear is your body's alarm response when you sense danger. For example, you would become afraid if a vicious animal approached you. You would probably experience symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating and fast breathing. These are all an alarm response to a perceived threat that lead to a fight or flight response. Fight or flight is a natural survival mechanism meant to keep you safe and out of harms way.

You might be having this alarm response when in reality there is no actual threat. It's like when a hot meal in the oven precedes to set off the smoke alarm even though there is no fire. These false alarms can catch you off guard when you least expect it. Although highly stressful and problematic, a panic attack is basically an abrupt false alarm that creates unnecessary emotions.

Many people experience slight sensations if they begin to feel anxious about something. Their stomach might begin to churn or they might begin to sweat. On the other hand, a panic attack is much more intense that can come of out of the blue. A panic attack is described as experiencing an abrupt and terrifying sensation of fear. These attacks typically last roughly 10 minutes but could be as short at 1-5 minutes. People often believe they are having a heart attack and say to themselves, "I'm going to die!" Listed below are the most common symptoms of panic.

Accelerated heart rateSweatingDizzinessSense of impending deathShortness of breathFear of going insaneTingling sensationsFeeling of chokingChest discomfort

It is of no surprise that you might feel in danger as you experience the above symptoms. It probably feels as if your body is telling you there is a real threat lurking around or that you're having a heart attack. Many people tend to seek emergency medical care when they are experiencing a panic attack. Also, you might feel a strong desire to abruptly leave the situation.

It is important to know that panic attacks alone do not qualify for a mental health diagnosis. You must have repeated panic attacks and have a significant change in behavior (e.g. constant worry of another attack) lasting at least one month. It you meet this criterion you could be diagnosed with Panic Disorder.

A medical reality is that panic will last no more than 2 or 3 minutes if you stop all unhealthy thinking. Adrenaline is released and takes 2 or 3 minutes to complete it's cycle. It's very important to know that panic can only continue if your catastrophic and anxious thoughts remain.

Kelly Tappenbeck is an experienced mental health therapist who successfully educates those who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks via his blog at http://www.blog.freeofpanic.com/.

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What's the Cause of Panic and Anxiety Attacks? Solutions for Getting Rid of Panic and Anxiety Now

What is panic? Panic is that all-consuming, uncontrollable sensation where you can't catch your breath and you feel the world collapsing in upon you. Panic is what tens of millions of people suffer from each year. It is a sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety and often causes wildly unthinkable behavior.

The National Institute of Mental Health classifies panic disorder at "an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress." The institute describes signs and symptoms as follows: "People with panic disorder have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. During an attack, most likely your heart will pound and you may feel sweaty, weak, faint, or dizzy. Your hands may tingle or feel numb, and you might feel flushed or chilled. You may have nausea, chest pain or smothering sensations, a sense of unreality, or fear of impending doom or loss of control."

But why do people get panic attacks? And how can you stop them in your own life? Let's start with the first question, because if you can uncover the root cause of why you're having episodes, you can then take the necessary steps to eliminate the cause.

Panic and anxiety attacks can start after experiencing a traumatic event that happened to you at some point in your life. With a situation such as this, depending on what happened, anything could trigger an attack-- specific sounds, people, crowds, large spaces or structures, enclosed areas, the list goes on. The triggers will vary depending on the initial event.

Another cause could be from prolonged stress and anxiety. Many people, who lead average lives, experience a low to moderate level of stress and anxiety consistently throughout the day. There's no specific causes, no traumatic events, just a low level of anxiety from the petty happenings of the day and/or worries about the past or future. Most people spend a great deal of time worrying about things they can't control... and for some, it stresses their system out just enough to trigger a panic attack.

Once a person has their first panic attack, this often times starts a vicious circle. You become afraid of having another attack. This fear feeds into your anxiety and increases your chances of having another episode. For some people, the fear of having an attack is enough to trigger a full blow panic attack.

If you fall under the category of a traumatic event, then the most helpful thing you could do is to learn to come to terms with whatever happened to you. With therapy or counseling, you could bring get the tools you need to reconcile the unsettled emotions that are the reason you're getting the anxiety attacks. Some therapies I've found that have successful results include: NLP, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), hypnosis, and Emotional Release Technique.

For those experiencing ongoing general anxiety, becoming more aware of your reactions to what's going on throughout the day is a good place to start. With more awareness, you can begin to identify what triggers your anxiety and what keeps it going. The techniques mentioned above can also be very effective with easing general anxiety. That is a good solution for the long term. However, sometimes it is hard to stop the cycle of panic and anxiety that has been established. Negative emotions- especially the strong emotions, such as anxiety, panic and fear, can have a tight hold on the mind.

A combination of certain exercises and the right information is often times all you need break the pattern. Deep breathing techniques, meditation, affirmations can all be used; then facilitate that with some emotional release work, and not only will you be rid of panic and anxiety attacks, but your quality of life will be drastically improved.

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