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Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorders
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Panic attacks a type of anxiety
Panic attacks, medically called a panic disorder, are a short period of time that causes extreme
fear resulting in severe anxiety and distress.
The difference between a panic disorder and other anxiety conditions is that other anxiety
conditions last for long periods of time where a panic disorder has short bursts of heightened
anxiety.
Although some people are diagnosed with a panic disorder, there are many that suffer with
isolated attacks ever year.
What happens during a panic attack?
The body releases a large amount of adrenaline in a short period of time as a reaction to large
amounts of stress; a trigger usually causes this stress. A trigger is something that causes the
panic attack to occur, this can come in many different forms from confined spaces to being around
large groups of people.
There are many feelings a person who has a panic attack goes through, without warning intense
fear creeps in, causing physical affects like shortness of breath, trembling, palpitations of the
heart, excessive sweating and the feeling of choking. These physical affects also contribute to
psychological distress, making the sufferer feel like they lose control, some may feel like their
going crazy and it has been known for some to feel like they are dying.
How long does a panic attack last?
The length of time a panic attack lasts varies from person to person and what situation they are in,
but the American Psychological Association (APA) the average panic attack lasts about ten
minutes.
In more severe cases it may seem like a panic attack has lasted for longer periods of time but this
is normally one panic attack rolling straight into another without a break, this can cause fatigue as
the body tries to cope with the stress being put on it.
How can I treat my own panic attacks?
Some people can manage their own panic attacks once they have grown accustomed to the
affects of the attack as they happen, if they feel a panic attack begin then they use calming
exercises like deep breathing to relax the body as much as possible.
When should medical advice be looked for?
If the panic disorder starts to happen on a regular basis, or the intensity of the attacks gets worse,
then it may be beneficial to see a medical professional so a treatment to combat the attacks can
be found.
Summary
Those who suffer from the panic disorder know how awful it can feel when an attack occurs, over
time they can grow to live with the condition but it is not an easy condition to cope with.
Because a sufferer has no symptoms of having a panic disorder, it can surprise friends and family
should an attack occur and you give in to the flight or fight scenario that you are put in. Once you
have found that you have a panic disorder it can be more beneficial for friends and family to be
told about the condition so they have a better understanding what you are going through.
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Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorders
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