Sally was in the changing room of a department store when a panic attack started. She had the horrible sensation that her heart was beating too fast.She began trembling all over and felt hot and sweaty. She felt as if she was dying. She ended up running out of the store to find a quiet place to sit until she felt better.
If you have had the misfortune to suffer from a panic attack you know what a truly terrifying experience it is. It's thought that about 18% of the population, or close to one in every five adults, has a form of anxiety disorder, whether it's post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, or even just general anxiety.
Physical symptoms of a panic attack-
Most people who have a panic attack describe it as a feeling that they are "crawling out of their skin." The symptoms include:
Heart palpitations
Chest pain
Breathing difficulty
Feeling of pressure on the chest
Dizziness or light headedness
In addition to the physical symptoms, other effects might be feeling detached from the world and a feeling of lightheadedness.
Doctors and researchers are constantly looking for new treatments every day simply because such a large percentage of the population suffers from panic attacks and anxiety.
There are a variety of treatments available for controlling panic attacks, including medications, and behavioral techniques including relaxation techniques and gradually increasing exposure to situations that may have previously caused anxiety.
People may be prescribed medication to deal with their anxiety, only to find out they suffer from unpleasant side effects from the drugs, or others may be asked by their doctor or therapist to follow a time consuming 30 step program that ultimately brings only minor improvements.
Fortunately, if you want to discover an alternative cure for panic attacks there is a radical new treatment I discovered that is unlike anything that is available today. It involves no medication, no herbs, no therapy, no riding out the fear or hypnosis. If you want to find out about it, visit Freedom From Panic or sign up for the free newsletter at Freedom From Panic Tips.
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Saturday, December 6, 2008
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