Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Stop Panic Attacks Now

By Selena Bogdanovich

Panic attacks are themselves part of a larger anxiety problem which displays both real and emotional manifestations. 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. This article has been written with the intention to show panic attack sufferers that there are options available to them in dealing with these incidents.

If you are prepared for an attack, in particular what to look for, then you will be able to deal with it better. Chest pains and problems breathing are symptoms that panic attack sufferers complain of. You may also suffer dizziness leading to a feeling of panic, a racing heart combined with tingling sensations, obsessive worries and unwanted thoughts, and a feeling of overwhelming fear that something awful is going to happen. The fear cycle feeds itself increasing the effect of the panic attack on the victim.

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.

In relation to panic attack medication, it is wise to maintain healthy eating habits, exercise regularly, cut down daily stress; these are all part of a sensible anxiety and panic attack solution. A short term solution is by using medication specifically designed to reduce the symptoms of a panic attack.

Probably most of the time you will be able to control or stop a panic attack on your own without help but if you have a serious attack then only approved medication supplied by your doctor will be able to help. Natural Homeopathic and Herbal Remedies are available for many health conditions including natural treatments for anxiety and panic attack treatments. Techniques involving yoga, muscle relaxation, and music have also been found to be successful in stopping a panic attack.

Anti-depressants and other medication may be able to help but in the long term it is the natural methods which must be pursued as the solution to controlling panic attacks.

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