Know The Information About Panic Attacks

Are you among one of those who are really panicky about almost anything that happens beside you? Do you have an obsessive fear of turning insane and does this often follow with tingling sensations in your hands and arms. Do you suffer from a shortness of breath and you have a perpetual fear of having a heart attack. If you have any of these symptoms then my guess is you can have a panic attack  coming your way.

So, what is a panic attack?

For most people it would be a phobia of some kind, either towards a particular object or something that can affect you negatively in life. The cause of a panic attack is still quite unknown as different people may react to different treatments, because there are various ways panic can actually attack you. 

Among some of the specific treatments, psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy come top of the list along with meditation and relaxation therapy that have often been used to relax the nerves. Psychotherapy is really important because it helps in minimizing your fear and it has often been found that psychotherapy alone can get you out of the disorder.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy on the other hand helps people to handle and deal with their panic symptoms and uses various forms of breathing and muscle relaxation techniques. Patients are also constantly reminded that panic attacks do not cause heart attacks, because this is a common feeling among all who suffer from panic attacks. 

One of the medications that are common is anti depressants because this helps in reducing anxiety and even the severity of panic attacks. If you have been suffering from panic attacks then you must have come across medicines like Prozac and Paxil, which fall under the SSRI group of medicines. SSRI or serotonin reuptake inhibitors has often been considered the most frequently used medication for treating patients going through a panic attack syndrome. Doctors say that it is best to always start off with a small dosage and then slowly increase the dosage for this disorder.

Panic attacks can be prevented in numerous ways and it is always handy if you know your own symptoms. As a start you should take deep breaths. Such relaxation techniques always help especially in cases of panic attacks. Remember that there is no quick cure for a condition like this. Any sort of therapy takes time. Do not be over critical of yourselves. You must learn to calm down your anxiety and meditation is a good way of reducing stress. You should avoid stimulants like nicotine and caffeine as this can increase your anxiety. These tips are useful in taking care of yourself and preparing yourself for any future attacks. Remember that you are the key and it is you who can take care of these attacks.