A survey by The American Psychological Society indicates that Panic Attacks can affect one in every 75 adult Americans. One major key to fighting a panic attack is to understand what is happening. With understanding, an attack becomes less frightening and easier to deal with.
When the “fight or flight” gut feeling kicks in, this can irregular panic attacks and the windup can bring distress. The extent of symptoms can include trouble breathing, feeling as though you can’t take enough air, tingling and numbness in your fingers and toes, tremors, sweating and feeling pummeled by dread.
Panic attacks alone are not dangerous-the hazard occurs when someone reacts to feeling of being trapped in terror, rather than fear itself. There is also a chance of experiencing anxiety or depression when at peace, because the patient may feel out-of-step, and may change their behavior. This could influence them to start drinking or using drugs in order to stifle this, while making the symptoms worse.
Those who agonize will try to change their behavior to try and prevent situations that they know may activate panic attacks. While this may stop panic attacks from happening, it doesn’t fix the chief problem. Some doctors don’t recognize the symptoms, and prescribe medicines that treat symptoms without delving into the true reason for the cause. This tells you that it’s important to be aware of these symptoms and ask questions about the treatment.
Patient always ask, “Is this treatable?” The straightforward reply is YES. There are behavior changing therapies readily available to help overcome panic attacks, and sometimes drugs can be used to aid in lessening symptoms during therapy. Many times, the patients will be able to overcome Panic Disorder, and can go on living a normal life.
The key is asking for help. Trying to change your own behavior doesn’t treat the root of the problem, and can make matters worse. An APS case study shows how an individual gave up a job paying $40,000 a year, taking a job paying $14,000 a year in order to avoid initiating a panic attack. This only led to financial hardship which made their condition worse. Once the patient was referred to a specialist, they were able to work through it and overcome the anxiety.
With medical and psychological conditions, it is best to discuss the situation with your general practitioner. Those who affirm that they are handicapped by a phobia, especially panic attacks with no verified cause should seek counsel from their physicians before undergoing any specific treatment. Your family practitioner can refer you to a specialist in the area that you need.
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