What Is An Anxiety Attack?
Panic attacks hit with no warning, bringing fear, stress, and anxiety along. Frequently, attacks occur without warning and lacking any apparent cause. Many people can feel only one episode of panic attack, while others might have frequent episodes. Chronic episodes usually come to pass after a person is exposed to various events or situations that may “trigger” panic. Panic attacks seldom cause lasting physical harm, but the emotional toll that they take on a victim can be brutal. Panic attacks may even develop into the more serious type of panic disorder.
Who gets panic attacks?
Lots of people are prone to panic attacks. This disorder is so widespread that there are reports that as many as 1 in 10 people have difficulty with panic attacks. Many sufferers of panic attacks are young adults. Women are at a disadvantage over men with more females than males being prone to panic attacks. There is additional evidence that panic attacks may be an inherited trait that runs in families.
What Are The Symptoms Of A Panic Attack?
A panic attack can be identified with different signs and symptoms. These signs may include increased heartbeat or palpitation, chest pain, hyperventilation or shortness of breath, stomach churning, upset stomach, trembling and shaking, muscle tension, sweating, dizziness and light-, hot or cold flashes, tingling sensation or numbness, fear of dying, going crazy or losing control and feeling detached from the surroundings.
Panic attack symptoms can mock the signs of a heart attack. The former is not dangerous, the latter can be deadly. Seeking medical attention is important, especially if this is the first panic attack you have had.
What cause an attack?
Often, there is no specific cause for panic attacks. In other cases, an event or situation in the person’s life can be responsible for the onset of panic attacks. An attack might occur when a person is exposed to different events or situations almost similar to the past that might “trigger” panic.
Stress is closely connected to panic attacks. From life events to tense working or living conditions, all of these can be triggers. Genetics is also believed to cause an attack.
What to Do In A Panic Attack
Panic attacks can be estimated to last less than 10 minutes and in rare cases somewhat longer.Lots of the above symptoms might be present. During a panic attack, you may want to control your breathing to maintain your heart rate down. You should be taking slow, deep breaths. Count to 3 while breathing in and count to 3 while exhaling.
Do this until you are calm. If you are able to stand up, walk around slowly. The old fashioned “breathe in to a paper bag” approach works for many. This allows you to re-breathe your carbon dioxide. This has the effect of regulating your blood acid levels that are disturbed by rapid breathing
While practicing deep breathing, make an effort to focus your thought away from the cause of panic. Replace the stressful thoughts with calm ones. You can also try distracting yourself with other things such as puzzles and thinking games.
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