Archive for the ‘panic disorder’ Category
Panic Attack – The Definition
September 5th, 2009
What exactly is a panic attack? Well here is the definition from Wikipedia…..
Panic attacks are very sudden, discrete periods of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms. The onset of these episodes is typically abrupt, and may have no obvious triggers.
Although these episodes may appear to be random, they are a subset of an evolutionary response commonly referred to as fight or flight that occur out of context. This response floods the body with hormones, particularly epinephrine (adrenaline), that aid it in defending against harm. Experiencing a panic attack is said to be one of the most intensely frightening, upsetting and uncomfortable experiences of a person’s life. Read the rest of this entry »
Panic Disorder Treatment – What Can You Do About Your Panic Disorder?
September 5th, 2009
Do you suffer from a panic disorder? Has your panic disorder reached the stage where it really is interfering with your daily life? Well you are not alone as there are thousands of people worldwide that are struggling to cope with the panic attacks that they face. Many are so scared of their attacks that they are afraid to leave their home in fear of having an attack in public.
Panic attacks can vary in severity with some having the occasional attack, while others may suffer attacks a few times a week, some even suffer them every single day.
Panic attacks are extremely scary and when you have your first attack you have no idea what is happening to you. Many people actually think that they are having a heart attack due to the symptom of chest tightness and a racing heartbeat.