What Is An Anxiety Attack?
Panic attacks strike with no forewarning, bringing fear, stress, and anxiety with them. On occasion, panic attacks can take place for no obvious reason and strike without warning. For some, panic attacks occur frequently. Other people may have them less regularly. Recurring episodes usually happen after someone is exposed to various events or situations that may “set-off” panic. Panic attacks seldom cause lasting physical harm, but the emotional toll that they take on a victim can be cruel. Panic attacks might even advance in to the more acute type of panic disorder.
Who gets panic attacks?
The condition affects lots of people. Some reports propose that as much as 10% of the population struggles 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. Some scientists suggest that panic attacks run in family and may be genetic.
How do I know if I am having an attack?
There are a variety of signs that suggest a panic attack. These signs may include raised 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.
Many indicators of a panic attack are similar to a heart attack. Panic attacks seldom lead to long term impairment, but heart attacks may. It is best therefore to seek for emergency medical help, particularly if the patient experiences it for the first time.
Why Do People Get Panic Attacks?
At times panic attacks can happen without an obvious reason. In other cases, an event or situation in the person’s life can be to blame for the onset of panic attacks. An attack could occur when a person is subjected to a variety of events or situations almost alike to the past that may “trigger” panic.
Other causes of panic attacks include stress. From life events to tense working or living conditions, all of these can be triggers. Other research links panic attacks to a genetic factor.
What should I do during an attack?
Panic attacks peak from 5 to 10 minutes; it rarely lasts for greater than half an hour.Most of the above symptoms could be present. When you are having a panic attack, your heart rate increases. For this reason, controlled breathing is essential. Breathe slowly and deeply as you can. Breathe in slowly for 3 counts then hold your breath for the next 3 slow counts. Then, exhale for 3 slow counts..
Do this until you are calm. If you are able to stand, get up slowly and pace around. Some people like breathing in to a paper bag. This permits you to re-breathe your carbon dioxide. This method regulates blood acid levels that suffered due to frequent breathing
While you’re doing your breathing exercises, free your thoughts of stressful things. 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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