| A panic attack is accompanied usually by a feeling of | | | | through visualization, breathing and relaxation |
| terror and the fear that it might occur again. | | | | techniques. |
| The good news (especially if you are one of the three | | | | 3) Facing directly the fears is probably the best |
| million Americans who experienced multiple panic | | | | approach. You can eradicate gradually the situations |
| attacks) is that there are ways to control panic attack | | | | that cause panic by gradually confronting them. To do |
| symptoms. | | | | this the safe you, is necessary to resort to a |
| The physical symptoms are similar to a heart attack | | | | professional therapist, as doing it the wrong way will |
| and are accompanied by psychological symptoms | | | | expose you to the uncomfortable situation that could |
| such as the feeling of having lost touch with reality. | | | | trigger the panic attack. |
| Even if you can experience strong symptoms, | | | | 4) Let go your fear and shame of seeing your doctor |
| don’t let this put you down. The best way to | | | | and finally ask him for some advice. Don’t let |
| control your panic attack symptoms is to start | | | | your shame stop you. Ask for advice and follow it. |
| preventing them in the first place. | | | | 5) Ask advice to someone you know and got out |
| The top six ways to control your panic attack | | | | anxiety. |
| symptoms: | | | | 6) Remember that there are treatments, even for |
| 1) Antidepressant, which can help you to get rid of | | | | your case. You are not different from other anxiety or |
| panic attacks. I’m not suggesting going for | | | | panic attack sufferers. They’re going to find a |
| antidepressants as a standard cure; just consult your | | | | solution and you too. |
| physician about taking antidepressants and the way | | | | So even if you suffer from chronic panic attacks or |
| can help you. If you are experiencing heavy panic | | | | you have a panic disorder, you can improve your |
| attacks, a quick start cure of this type will let you | | | | quality of life just taking back a little control. Panic |
| reduce the impact of the symptoms and will enable | | | | disorder is not permanent and you can restore some |
| you to a longer term strategy. | | | | of this control. Pick one from the previous list you feel |
| 2) The cognitive-behaviour therapy helps you to | | | | comfortable with, and act immediately. Ask some |
| control your panic attack symptoms. You can defeat | | | | qualified help, follow the advice, and soon will you |
| the symptoms of a panic attack when they occur | | | | experience a sustained relief. |