| Panic Disorder is a disorder which strikes twice as | | | | There are many natural treatments to help stop and |
| many woman as men. Panic disorder is repeated | | | | cure panic attacks. Some of these natural treatments |
| panic attacks or feelings of fear and doom which also | | | | include a "lifestyle change" for the better. Key factors |
| includes anxiety. The cause of panic disorder is still | | | | that have helped to control or manage panic disorder |
| unknown. However, there is a link between panic | | | | include: |
| disorder and heridatary factors. | | | | 1. DIETARY CHANGES- Panic Attacks can be |
| Many poeple with panic disorder also suffer from | | | | triggered by certain foods. Some foods to avoid |
| some form of anxiety, anxiety disorder, and some | | | | include caffeine, sugar (use honey instead), chocolate, |
| develop social agorophobia. Agorophobia is when the | | | | processed foods, and junk foods, and alcohol. Nicotine |
| person fears going into social settings for fear of | | | | should be avoided as well. |
| having a panic attack. Many people with panic | | | | Some foods to include into your diet: honey (calming |
| disorders will avoid situations where they "might" have | | | | affect), increase water intake, and vitamins. |
| an attack, such as, grocery stores, parties, restaurants, | | | | 2. EXERCISE- Yoga is a great stress reducing |
| etc. They feel more comfortable at home or near a | | | | exercise. It benefits your heart and helps reduce stress |
| hospital. | | | | and anxiety at the same time. Take a walk and get |
| The good news is that panic disorder can be treated. It | | | | some fresh air daily. |
| does not have to be left untreated. Many medications | | | | 3. GET PLENTY OF SLEEP. Sleep deprivation can |
| such as SSRI's have proven to be effective in the long | | | | aggravate your anxiety and also cause undo stress. |
| term treatment of panic disorder. Other medications | | | | Make sure you get plenty of sleep. Some claim that |
| such as xanax, appears to help with the immediate | | | | sleeping between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. is |
| symptoms of an attack and can help give immediate | | | | your bodies natural healing time. |
| results in those occurrances. | | | | 4. MEDITATION has also been used by panic |
| Psychiatric treatment is highly recommend in the | | | | survivors with postive results. Meditation helps to clear |
| diagnoses of panic disorder. Treatment is usually short | | | | your mind and gives you a calming and relaxing state |
| term to help develop skills for overcoming stress and | | | | of well being. |
| anxiety as well as coping skills during an attack. | | | | 5. Accupunture has also been noted to treat panic |
| Therapy usually lasts three to four months. | | | | disorder with positive results. |
| Maintenance therapy sessions once per month are | | | | For more information about this topic or the author |
| sometimes recommended to help overcome any | | | | check out her sites at Toddler Activities, and Toddler |
| stress related obstacles that might help to induce a | | | | Games, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder. Weight Loss, |
| panic attack. | | | | and Quick Weight Loss, Cheap Domain Names. |