| Getting To Know Panic Attacks | | | | heart |
| Perhaps your first step would be to recognize the | | | | * Substance abuse and withdrawal |
| symptoms of an attack. These symptoms can be any | | | | * Phobia |
| of the following | | | | * Traumatic Experiences |
| * Hyperventilation | | | | And finally, now that you know what the symptoms |
| * Smothering Sensation | | | | and causes are of panic attacks you can begin to |
| * Sweaty palms or sweating in general | | | | take steps in fighting them off. You can start by doing |
| * Nausea or sometimes even vomiting | | | | the following |
| * Dizziness or headaches | | | | * Learn relaxation techniques so you can help keep |
| * Chest Pains | | | | yourself calm whenever an attack will occur. |
| * Stomach Pains | | | | * You can also get professional help in order to help |
| * Depersonalization | | | | you alleviate the symptoms and lessen its occurrence. |
| Yes, these symptoms can be very frightening and | | | | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been known to |
| since it mimics heart attacks can even be more | | | | effectively control these attacks and it might be |
| debilitating, but in truth, these are generally harmless | | | | effective fro you as well |
| and are only manifested due to some perceived | | | | * Medications - You can use medications under |
| dangers. And once you realize that the symptoms you | | | | supervision and under should only be done in extreme |
| feel are harmless, you can start to take steps in order | | | | cases. This is because prolonged use of these drugs |
| to control them. | | | | can have negative side effects and can be addicting. |
| Secondly, you need to know what triggers these | | | | This can create more problems instead of solutions. |
| attacks for you. Although, most of the triggers are | | | | It is essential for you to have a positive approach |
| usually related to stress you encounter secondary to a | | | | towards stopping your attacks. Once you learn the |
| variety of events that may have altered your normal | | | | symptoms, the cause and the possible solution for |
| way of life. Other causes can include: | | | | your problem, you can easily stop them from controlling |
| * Genetic factors - family history of panic attacks | | | | your life. You should follow the steps on how to stop |
| * Medical conditions - majority of which involves the | | | | panic attacks and you'll be back to normal in no time. |