Stop Panic Attack Symptoms

If you or a loved one suffers from panic attack symptoms, you know how debilitating it can be. The sufferer experiences very unpleasant emotions and physical sensations when they are confronted with the trigger, which is often fear, uncertainty or stress. Untreated panic attacks can descend into feelings of depression and hopelessness. Most panic attack symptoms last for anytime between 10mins and 1hour and may include some or all of these sensations:

-Palpitations and a racing heart

-Difficulty in breathing

-Clamminess of the hands

-Sweating and hot flushes

-Shakiness

All highly unpleasant and often occur without an obvious incident to explain the reaction.

If you've experienced any of the above the good news is it can be treated.

There are various treatments for panic attack symptoms which include both medication in addressing the symptoms and more psychological approaches which involve learning to avoid or deal with the situation that causes the panic attacks.

The very first thing you need to do is see a medical professional who understands your medical history and can suggest the most effective approach. He may start by prescribing medication (make sure you fully understand the dosage and any side-effects that may arise) sometime having to try more than one before finding the right one for you.

The non-medical approaches that you may wish to try include talking to a therapist, psychologist or counselor. They will help you deal with both the panic attack symptoms in addition to trying help you address the route cause of the anxiety.

Further approaches include a wide range of breathing and relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga. Many sufferers have found this approach to be a highly effective non-medical alternative. One of the most highly rated non-medical approaches can be accessed through the link at the end of this article. Check it out!

Changes in lifestyle starting with maybe diet can be a great aid to controlling the attacks. Reduce the amount of refined sugars, increase the amount of fibre and protein, start taking vitamin and mineral supplements. All of these changes may ultimately help, both reduce the attacks and when they do occur and reduce the intensity of the symptoms.

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