How To Stop Panic Attacks

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.

The feeling of chest pain merely makes the situation worse and increases the fear leading to full scale panic attack. The doctor uses the frequency and intensity of the attacks to decide what medication he will use.

Part of your regime to reduce the number and severity of panic attacks is your eating habits which means that you should maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly and reduce the number of situations which could cause you stress. A quick solution is to exploit panic attack medications that are known to reduce your symptoms.

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.

Medication may have it place but in the long term it is controlling the attacks yourself which will be the solution that will be the most effective. - 32513

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