Panic Disorders Symptoms.org » Symptoms Of Anxiety http://panicdisordersymptoms.org Anxiety Panic Attacks Resource Site Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:47:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Panic Attacks and Solutions http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/616/panic-attacks-and-solutions/ http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/616/panic-attacks-and-solutions/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:32:33 +0000 panic disorder symptoms http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/616/anxiety-panic-attacks-and-solutions/ Panic disorders are very common these days. Many people experience these attacks in small ways when faced with everyday stress. For instance, when a student has not studied properly for an exam, she might feel “anxious” and “panic” about taking the test. These feelings are completely normal and usually go away without further concern. But this type of everyday anxiety becomes abnormal when we develop an aversion to normal life situations, and the problem begins limiting our life in lots of ways. This is normally what we mean when we say someone has a “problem” with anxiety panic attacks.

Anxiety-related panic attacks are unintentional, unpredictable and groundless. They can become chronic, and can occur anytime during the normal course of the day. Symptoms of anxiety vary from person to person, of course. One sufferer may get anxious going to parties; while another may be terrified to drive a car, or travel beyond their “comfort zone.” But all anxiety tends to have one common factor: a persistent fear of facing otherwise normal life situations.

Emotions play a great role in anxiety. Emotional symptoms include apprehension towards certain events or places, or difficulty concentrating–even embarrassing physical symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome are often associated with anxiety and panic attacks. Other common emotionally-based symptoms include heart palpitations, rapid heartbeat, perspiration, migraine headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, flu-like soreness and a tingling sensation in the arms and legs.

Anxiety attacks are usually triggered by something, even if they feel like they “came out of the blue.” But often, the initial cause of the attacks is not easy to discern. Anxiety and Panic Attacks can become a chronic problem that build up over time, so it may not seem obvious in the moment why you are experiencing the symptoms.

For this reason, one of the best methods of overcoming anxiety is to make small but consistent changes in your everyday life. This is a proactive approach which recognizes one little-known but critically important fact: anxiety panic attacks are NOT a “condition” or “disease,” they are a symptom of an imbalance in your life.

Because of this, self-help strategies can prove very useful in overcoming anxiety problems for most sufferers. Developing a more balanced (and positive) outlook towards life is a good first step, and even small improvements in your daily “thinking habits” can lead to very noticeable results.

Medications, including drugs like benzodiazepines or anti-anxiety SSRI’s (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are often used to control anxiety–with mixed results. Medication can be helpful, especially when the individual is dealing with a severe and critical situation; but many experts feel that the use of medications is not a viable long-term treatment, and recommend less invasive options like practicing meditation, yoga therapy and mental relaxation exercises etc.

These types of treatments can be empowering for many anxiety sufferers because they encourage self-reliance and help foster a sense of confidence that the individual can cope with the inevitable stresses of life, without relying on medication or other “quick fixes,” which do nothing to restore balance to life long-term, or lessen the chances that the individual will experience anxiety panic attacks in the future.

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]]> http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/616/panic-attacks-and-solutions/feed/ 0 How to Treat Anxiety and Panic Attack Symptoms http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/617/how-to-treat-anxiety-and-panic-attack-symptoms/ http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/617/how-to-treat-anxiety-and-panic-attack-symptoms/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:59:36 +0000 panic disorder symptoms http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/617/how-to-treat-anxiety-and-panic-attack-symptoms/ Most of us know anxiety can be a very hard thing to conquer if it is not discovered and treated quickly. It is important to treat anxiety as early as possible because it can get where a individual finds themselves incapable of controlling regular things that they might face in their daily lives.

It might be hard to know the symptoms of anxiety even more so if the patient does not realize that he is affected by the condition. Those who seem to feel sick for no apparent reason are advised to seek medical assistance immediately because they might be at risk of having a heart attack in the future, that in case it is not anxiety. It is important to identify an anxiety disorder in an early stage because if not provided proper attention, several other complications may occur.

Generally, if some one is found to be suffering from this disorder treatment is usually started with prescription drugs. This is because for starters it does provide some relief from the anxiety attacks which is quite comforting for the patient. However, the relief is only temporary to the victims of this disorder who might chose to withdraw them socially and opt to live in isolation. If they keep going on this course and chose to live in their own closeted world, then their social life is going to be severely affected and become very limited.

Many anxiety treatments are available but all can have serious side affects. Professionals have labeled a proper and healthy dietary and sleeping pattern and organizing exercise as one of the most effective panic anxiety treatments. Those people who are affected by anxiety disorders should work on relaxation techniques frequently and must maintain a schedule for their meditation as well. During this time, they should work on breathing techniques and also try to free their mind of all negative thoughts and instill positive thoughts that will soon lead to complete recovery.

Many non drug online programs are available to aid sufferers cure panic and anxiety disorders and panic attacks following simple methods that work and they can even be practiced at home.

If you’re truly serious about learning how to control anxiety and stop a panic attack, see my complete list of panic and anxiety self-help guides on this page that many other people have used with tremendous success.

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]]> http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/617/how-to-treat-anxiety-and-panic-attack-symptoms/feed/ 0 How to Deal With Anxiety and Panic Attacks http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/609/how-to-deal-with-anxiety-and-panic-attacks/ http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/609/how-to-deal-with-anxiety-and-panic-attacks/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:57:42 +0000 panic disorder symptoms http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/609/how-to-deal-with-anxiety-and-panic-attacks/ When you have your first anxiety attack, it can be very unnerving. You don’t know what is going on. Your heart starts racing and pounding, you feel like you are losing control and you don’t know why, you suddenly feel like you need to flee to the safety of your home and you are out in public. This just makes you feel worse.

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stresses of life. Fight or flight syndrome is normal to human nature but it can turn into a ongoing condition. to where it takes over a person’s life. About 5 percent of the population will experience anxiety attacks at some point in their lives.Severe stress such as the loss of a job, death of a loved one, divorce can trigger them. Also life transitions like college, having a baby, getting married and getting a job seem to be connected.

So, how do you know when it has become a problem? Some of the symptoms of anxiety are:
*troubled sleep
*troubled eating habits
*difficulty concentrating
*panic attacks

Panic attacks are a common condition that where a person has has ongoing anxiety and it has progressed to a point where they are having worse symptoms on a regular basis. It also can be brought on by episodes of intense fear. Panic attacks can happen anywhere and can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few days in length. They can also happen when a person is asleep.

About 5 percent of the population will experience panic attacks at some point in their lives. Severe stress such as the loss of a job, death of a loved one,divorce can trigger them. Also life transitions like college, having a baby, getting married and getting a job seem to be connected. Often times anxiety attacks turn into panic attacks, which are more intense, yet typically only last up to a few hours at the most. In order for Panic attacks to be diagnosed as such, one must have them at a certain frequency. Drugs, alcohol, caffeine, ephedrine, stimulants, over the counter pills, and diet pills can all induce sudden states of anxiety or panic attack. Also being in a certain place or situation can trigger panic attacks.

Some of panic attack symptoms are:
* worry; worrying about relationships, employment, etc.
* shortness of breath or suffocation
* a racing heart
* feeling insecure
* cold and clammy hands
* feel like you’re losing it
* difficulty swallowing; choking sensation, throat tightness
* dizziness
* unable to focus; lacks concentration
* irritability
* headache
* chest pain; tightness in chest
* nausea
* avoidance; wanting to be alone
* fear of losing control or of catastrophe
* body temperature changes
* shaking/trembling
* numbness
* raised blood pressure
* insomnia
* consumed with issue at hand
* fatigue
* can’t stand or sit in one place, have to keep pacing around or getting up
* tingling in the hands and feet

Women tend to have anxiety and panic attacks more than men. Some people are affected by frequent panic attacks, which is known as panic disorder. Many of the symptoms that happen during a panic attack are the same symptoms that accompany many of the diseases of the heart, lungs and nervous system. These similarities can make the person having the attack even more fearful in thinking that they may have one of these dreaded conditions.

There are several medications that will help make panic attacks less severe or they can stop them all together. Paxil and Zoloft are just two of these medicines that have been used for Anxiety and panic attack disorders. Klonopin is also another medication approved for such use. These are all in the antidepressant family. Cognitive Behavioral therapy can help people learn to deal with anxiety and panic attack symptoms.

Natural cures for anxiety panic attack symptoms is another form of treatment that a person could look into. There is relaxation and biofeedback training, which induces a state of tranquility and calmness, focusing on yourself and your bodies energy. A lot of ancient and eastern exercises or martial arts for example are geared toward this. Yoga is a good example, and Tai Chi is an excellent example.They help focus the mind into relaxed states that can help the sufferer get some much needed relief.

Here’s how you can use your imagination in treating panic disorders:

1) Imagine your panic disorder as a creature that is ugly, awkward, small, and weak. Give panic a different name that will signify your power over it. For this example, let’s say you named it something such as tiny You want tiny to be gone out of your life because you are strong and mighty. Now every time Tiny comes around, do what you can to kick it out. It doesn’t deserve to be anywhere around your presence.

Every time you think bad thoughts or negative thoughts, horrible images in your mind, get rid of them. Tiny will love it and loves to make you suffer from those terrifying pictures in your head because it feels more in control of you. Are you going to allow that dummy to dominate you? No way! So you have to get angry enough to stomp those images out of your mind to defeat that weak little tiny. Think of tiny raising its hands in surrender because it can’t do anything against you.

Once those images go away, tiny will go with them. Slowly, you’re treating panic disorders. When you have acquired domination over your panic attacks and anxieties, celebrate your success!

2) Pep up your self-talk.

Tell your brain and subconscious that you are able and ready to stand up to any panic attack or anxiety that may come. Tell them to “Bring it on!”

Your thoughts should also be doubled with the right emotions. If you say to your mind you can conquer your fears and anxieties, but you still feel deep inside that you can’t control it, the negative emotions win. Your thoughts and emotions must work together in harmony to overcome panic attacks.

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There is, in fact, a broad collection of medications available for treating anxiety and panic attack such as anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants and beta-blockers. These medications can be effectively used for alleviating the overt symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders. But these are not cure. So the long term usage of medications for anxiety and panic disorder brings, in majority of the cases, disasters.

Side Effect Of Using Long Term Medications

The most widespread side effect of using long term meds for anxiety and panic attack is a high relapse rate, if the treatment is terminated. It is mainly because using these medications seldom leads one to finding the underlying causes of their panic disorder, but focus instead on treating the overt symptoms of these complications. Quite obviously, the result is, when the medication is withdrawn, the attacks start again.

Getting Hooked

The most significant side effects for using medications long term for treating panic disorder are addiction. When someone uses these medications on a long term basis for treating anxiety and panic disorder, quite possibly he or she will become drug dependent. As the habit forms, it becomes hard to live without these medications due to severe withdrawal symptoms, which can be so acute that the individual may need to undergo rehab detoxification.

This drug dependence phenomenon can be of very serious consequence. The benzodiazepines group, in particular, brings different medications for treating anxiety and panic disorder, long term usage of these medications is seriously harmful to health. Xanax, Klonopin and Valium are some known brand under this group that can offer a real addictive effect with prolonged usage. Within just 10-15 days of usage, drug dependency can occur for these medications.

Having Withdrawal

Withdrawal is experienced with the long term usage of many medications for the treatment of panic disorders and anxiety. If one suddenly stops the intake of benzodiazepines, you are at high risk for experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms like agitation, insomnia and recurrence of severe anxiety and panic attacks. Withdrawal can also be an issue of concern for long term treatment of panic attack with medications such as Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft.

Commonly Reported Symptoms

Some commonly reported symptoms of these medications may include headache, nausea, and loss of appetite, dizziness and sexual dysfunction. On the other hand, these may turn out to be apparently diminished and only appear as a result of withdrawal symptoms while the medications are used for protracted frame of time.

Bearing in mind any prescription medications for treating your problem with panic attack disorder, think twice. They are good in providing a temporary solution only. they alleviate the symptoms of these complications, but they can not provide you a permanent solution for you problem.

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]]> http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/597/facts-medications-for-anxiety-and-panic-attack/feed/ 0 Symptoms and Treatment of Anxiety And Panic Disorders http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/502/symptoms-and-treatment-of-anxiety-and-panic-disorders/ http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/502/symptoms-and-treatment-of-anxiety-and-panic-disorders/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0000 panic disorder symptoms http://panicdisordersymptoms.org/502/symptoms-and-treatment-of-anxiety-and-panic-disorders/ There are so many different types of anxiety disorders, but perhaps one of the most frightening and debilitating forms is called anxiety and panic disorder. The disorder is a serious healthy problem, but it can be treated successfully. Some scientists estimate that around 1.7% of American adults have suffered from anxiety and panic disorder at one point in their lives.

Anxiety and panic disorder is often associated with – or even misdiagnosed – as agoraphobia, but the two not the same, although some scientists believed that as many as 36% of anxiety panic disorder sufferers also suffer from agoraphobia as well.

The Usual Symptoms

The symptoms of anxiety and panic disorder are especially terrifying when compared to the other types of anxiety disorders. Someone with anxiety and panic disorder suffers from intense periods of extreme anxiety known as panic attacks. They can last up to an hour, although 1-10 minutes is more common. What makes the panic attacks worse is that they can wax and wane for hours, occurring one right after another.

The panic attacks cause heart palpitations, sweating, dizziness, trembling, and shortness of breath – and that’s just the physical symptoms. The attacks cause intense, uncontrollable fear, and some patients even say they feel like they are “going crazy” in the middle of them.

When And How Often Does It Occur?

Typically, anxiety and panic disorder develops in early adulthood. Around half of its sufferers develop the disorder under the age of 24. Most of its other sufferers are between the ages of 25 and 30, and women are twice as likely to as men to develop anxiety and panic disorder.

Once a person develops anxiety and panic disorder, it can continue for months or even years, depending on whether the sufferer seeks treatment or not. If they choose not to get treatment, anxiety and panic disorder can become a real problem and seriously affect a person’s quality of life. It is also a form of social anxiety disorder, because sufferers report that their panic attacks affect everything they do, their relationships, even their working life.

It is extremely important that anxiety and panic disorder be successfully diagnosed early on because its symptoms are so severe. Death rates in people who have anxiety and panic disorder are found to be higher than the death rate in the general population, and the main cause is believe to be suicide, although doctors are unsure if it’s just anxiety and panic disorder or the combination of it and other disorders.

Panic and Anxiety Disorder Treatments

Thankfully, anxiety and panic disorder can be successfully treated. Most often, cognitive behavioral therapy is used. The patient works with doctors to help curb negative thoughts and reduce or eliminate the attacks. Medication is usually not required, but in rare cases, doctors can prescribe antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs, which are taken as needed.

Get Help Fast

If you believe you have anxiety and panic disorder, don’t be afraid to contact your doctor and get help – your life will be so much better once you get it under control.

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