During a panic attack, one can experience an overwhelming sensation of doom, a fear of losing control and their concept of reality, rapid and intense heart beat, hot flashes, shortness of breath, dizziness; a feeling they may faint or pass out. Each of these sensations seems to intensify the other and leave the sufferer feeling that the episode will not end.
This attack is often so terrifying it leaves one fearing the next. This fear causes the person to constantly feel uneasy. Many people find it hard to concentrate on their environment and tend to avoid certain activities or places they believe could trigger another panic episode. These “triggers” could be restaurants, shopping malls, movie theatres, or even churches and places of worship.
Typically, people suffering from anxiety feel that the next panic attack could be worse than the previous. They may feel they could eventually completely lose control of their rational thinking and don’t want to be somewhere they believe they could be easily embarrassed. Also, places that don’t provide an easy “exit” could be a “trigger”.
Many anxiety sufferers want to know they could remove themselves from any situation should more intense feelings of panic return. Often, sufferers feel it’s not a question of if they will have another panic attack, but when. Unfortunately, many do not immediately realize it’s the simple fear of a panic attack that actually breeds the panic attack. The only real “trigger” for the attack, is the individual themselves.
Knowing that the source for the attack lies within one’s self is often the first step in overcoming anxiety. Realizing that panic attacks are simply created from a negative line of worrisome thoughts can be a powerful tool to eliminating the attacks completely. The constant worry and anxiety can actually cause physical symptoms that lead the individual into panic.
Those who suffer from anxiety often find a great deal of comfort just realizing they are not alone in their experiences. Many believe their situation is unique, which can intensify the panic. Understanding that anxiety is increasingly common and continually researched can provide a sense of much needed relief.
Doctors and other medical professionals are becoming more aware of the symptoms of anxiety and panic and the most effective methods of treating them. Many times physicians may prescribe a type of anti-anxiety medication such as an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). The medication may be prescribed in conjunction with a type of counseling program to address the sources of anxiety and panic.
People experiencing anxiety and having episodes of panic are not as far from a healthy, happy lifestyle as they may think. The same negative, worrisome thinking that provides the breeding ground for anxiety and panic can leave a sufferer feeling as if recovery is not possible. Channeling that negative energy into a proactive attitude can usually provide the foundation for a more positive thought process, greatly increasing quality of life and ensuring a complete recovery to one’s former happy, productive being. You CAN beat anxiety and stop panic attacks!.
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