Coping With Panic Attack Symptoms
February 21st, 2010 | by admin |
Panic attacks tend to jump out of nowhere without warning. Although experts don’t know for sure what exactly causes panic attacks, they know one thing is certain; it appears to “run in the family.” So chances are, if your mother , father, siblings, or other immediate family members suffer from them, there’s a good chance other family members may suffer from them also!
The common panic attack symptoms are:
- An intense feeling of fear
- Heart Palpitations
- Numbness and/or tingling in limbs
- Having difficulty breathing
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Stomach Upset
- Pain in the Chest
Most people coping with these panic attack symptoms report they usually go away after approximately 10-20 minutes.
People who suffer from repeated panic attacks coupled with the fact that these attacks severely disrupt their daily routines and lives, may be diagnosed with panic disorder. Panic disorder sufferers intentionally avoid certain situations or places they think may have triggered a previous attack, and they incessantly worry about when the next one will occur.
It’s a good idea to get yourself checked out by a physician if you think you’ve experienced a panic attack so you can rule out any other medical condition you may have. Also, by immediately seeing a physician, you can set yourself on a much quicker path to recovery.
While coping with panic attacks, try exercising daily after getting medical clearance from your doctor, even if it means merely walking fifteen minutes a day.
If you smoke, consider quitting altogether; this is a known trigger for many panic attack sufferers.
Make time to relax yourself. You don’t have to resort to meditation or yoga if you don’t want to. A great way to do this is to close your eyes on your lunch break with a little soft music, and visualizing yourself in a safe, serene place, such as a brook, a distant waterfall, a beautiful landscape, etc.
Educate your loved ones on what is occurring if they don’t already know; what you are going through is very real, and ultimately the best cure will come from within your very own mind!
Orlando Gutierrez
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3 Responses to “Coping With Panic Attack Symptoms”
By Gulehi M on Feb 21, 2010 | Reply
How do I control a panic attack?
How do i control a panic attack? What triggers panic attacks? I get sudden panic attack symptoms at most random times and places. Does anyone have any tips for coping with a panic attack?
By Laura on Feb 22, 2010 | Reply
This sounds similar to what I had. I have been suffering from panic attacks for many years and could not figure out what was causing it. I think you should see a doctor to establish what causes your panic attacks. When it comes to coping with a panic attack, the best method for me was to control my breathing in order to stop hyperventilation. This can be done by simply breathing through your nose.
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By lolit on Feb 22, 2010 | Reply
try to control you coffee drinks, or softdrinks, and bear in mind only in the mind that we are afraid relax and take it easy,
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