| Therapy for panic attacks is one of the most | | | | Because they do not target the source of the problem. |
| effective treatments for this anxiety disorder. Why is it | | | | The source of the anxiety needs to be targeted |
| so effective? There are many reasons why this | | | | before the patient can truly be relieved of their anxiety |
| method is effective, but first, let's look at the reasons | | | | and panic. |
| why other methods are not. | | | | Panic attacks and anxiety are the result of thinking |
| Anti-anxiety medications are often prescribed for use | | | | errors. People who suffer from anxiety have incorrect |
| during anxiety attacks. They are for the immediate | | | | thought processes. They often believe that certain |
| relief of these episodes, and do not last long. Why | | | | places and situations will end with horrible results for |
| aren't these a good long term aide in the fight against | | | | them. To get to the bottom of the thinking error, they |
| anxiety and anxiety attacks? | | | | must dissect their thoughts and reason with |
| Because they are only meant for immediate | | | | themselves. |
| assistance when an attack is occurring. They offer no | | | | The most effective way to do this is through therapy. |
| mental relief of anxiety between the attacks. | | | | Therapy helps those who suffer from anxiety by |
| Antidepressants such as Prozac and Paxil are often | | | | getting them to resolve their incorrect thought |
| prescribed for anxiety disorders. They are not for the | | | | processes and dissect their own thoughts so that they |
| immediate assistance for panic attacks, but they do | | | | may reason through their own anxiety. This is why |
| relieve feelings of anxiety. These are not all that | | | | therapy for panic attacks is the best overall and long |
| effective for long term treatment either. | | | | term treatment available. |
| Why not? | | | | |