| Anxiety attacks and panic attacks are terms that are | | | | It could lead to an anxiety disorder. You may develop |
| used interchangeably and have come to be regarded | | | | agoraphobia. It can cause depression. However, even |
| as the same thing. An anxiety attack is a period of | | | | if this DOES happen, all of this can still be treated quite |
| intense fear with physical sensations. | | | | successfully. |
| When you initially start having these episodes, it can be | | | | It doesn't mean that you take a pill, or that you're |
| extremely frightening and confusing. You feel helpless, | | | | seeing a doctor, that you'll be fine in a couple of |
| powerless, fear that your time has come or that you're | | | | weeks. You'll need to put in effort and work at it. You'll |
| going mad. | | | | need to practice. |
| "Somethings Just Not Right" | | | | Alternative Therapies |
| You may run to the emergency room. You may end | | | | There are drug-free methods that can also be used |
| up going from doctor to doctor. No one can tell you | | | | quite successfully. For example, you could use |
| what's wrong. All tests are normal. YET, you know | | | | hypnosis for anxiety attacks. Though not everyone is |
| something is just 'not right'. | | | | a good candidate for hypnosis, it's worth a try. |
| You're right. There is a problem. Most doctors and the | | | | One of the most popular and effective ways to deal |
| tests you go through won't be able to tell you what's | | | | with anxiety is called The Linden Method. Not only has |
| wrong. However, it IS important to go through these | | | | it helped thousands recover, it was created by Charles |
| tests to rule out ANY possibility of a serious physical | | | | Linden, who went through it all himself. |
| condition. | | | | It's generally a very good and effective program worth |
| Only a doctor trained in this field can make a proper | | | | recommending to anyone who suffers anxiety or |
| diagnosis. And the good news is that the condition is | | | | panic attacks as well as agoraphobia and other |
| treatable and allows you to recover and claim your life | | | | disorders. |
| back. | | | | Remember that to take away a lot of confusion and |
| It's very important to seek help and follow the advice | | | | to make you understand, read up and try to find out as |
| of your doctor or therapist and do the assignments | | | | much as you can. Understanding what's happening to |
| you may be given as part of your therapy. Anxiety | | | | you is just part of the recovery process and taking |
| can lead to other conditions. | | | | back what's yours - your life. |