| For individuals who suffer from anxiety related | | | | good way to do this would be to imagine in your mind |
| conditions, it's comforting to know that there are a | | | | what life would be like without experiencing another |
| number of effective methods for treating panic | | | | terrifying panic attack. Picture yourself going about |
| attacks. If you are one of these individuals, it's helpful to | | | | your daily life feeling calm and in control of every |
| learn as much as possible about the condition, including | | | | situation. |
| the various treatments. | | | | Many advancements have been made throughout the |
| Panic attacks are not uncommon and affect millions of | | | | years in the area of pharmacology for treating anxiety |
| people all over the world. In many cases, the attacks | | | | attacks. Drug therapy is employed not only to alleviate |
| are relatively mild, however some are debilitating in | | | | symptoms, but to generally keep the patient calm and |
| nature. Although the effects of these attacks can be | | | | more relaxed on a daily basis, thereby preventing the |
| extremely traumatic, it is important to remember that | | | | attacks. Some of the prescription medications used |
| anxiety attacks are not fatal. | | | | today include benzodiazepines, antidepressants, |
| Many individuals benefit from treatment based on the | | | | serotonin and oxidase inhibitors. |
| cognitive behavioral theory. This approach contends | | | | When considering the many available methods for |
| that panic attacks will occur less frequently when the | | | | treating panic attacks, it is important to keep in mind |
| patient modifies their thoughts and behavior. The main | | | | things such as cost and the potential side effects that |
| objective with this method of treating panic attacks is | | | | can occur with drug therapy. |
| to teach the patient how to control their thoughts. A | | | | |