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If you or a loved one have been experiencing Panic Attacks, it is important for you to know that treatment options are available.
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What Is a Panic Attack?
A panic attack is a sudden instance of intense fear that shows up as a severe feeling of dread accompanied by equally troubling physical symptoms, including excess sweating, an accelerated heart rate, trouble breathing, and the feeling that you may pass out. The mental and physical symptoms are so acute that people who are having a panic attack often think they are having a heart attack.
If you suspect that you are having a heart attack, it is best to call 911 and tell them your symptoms to be safe.
What Causes Panic Attacks?
What separates panic attacks from other kinds of panic is that they are not brought on by real danger, but by thoughts of danger. But when people have panic attacks, they experience the same symptoms of facing real danger. This lack of logical stressors can make a person feel like they are “going crazy.” However, it’s important to note that the feeling from panic attacks is very real, as are the thoughts that caused it. That’s why the best way to deal with recurring panic attacks is to seek help to identify your own unique triggers.
What Are the Symptoms of A Panic Attack?
Panic attacks come on suddenly and can happen at any time. Though they typically only last a few minutes, the feeling is so intense that it seems like a lot longer. Afterward, a person can feel tired or groggy all day. Someone who has had a panic attack may feel anxious several days after and worry about it happening again. The symptoms of a panic attack include:
- A sense of immediate danger or unavoidable doom
- Racing heartbeat
- Dizziness or feeling faint
- Feeling weak, trembling, or shaking
- Sudden sweating, chills, or hot flashes
- Trouble breathing
- Feeling out of control
- Abdominal cramping or chest pain
- Tingling in your hands or feet
- Thinking that you are dying
Panic Attack Treatment Options
Luckily, many people will only experience a few panic attacks in their entire life. But if you have recurring panic attacks this may mean that you have a panic disorder. Panic attacks are not life-threatening, but they can be frightening and can affect your ability to function comfortably on a daily basis. This is why it is important to seek help. Treatment for panic disorders can be very effective, and usually includes a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Medication for panic disorder is often fast-acting. Patients take these medications when they feel a panic attack coming, and the medication should prevent the episode. Other people may need daily anti-anxiety medication to achieve a healthy baseline. Psychiatrists can prescribe drugs for panic disorder treatment, including (but not limited to) antidepressants and anxiolytics.
Many people with panic disorder benefit from individual therapy. In these sessions, patients and providers work together to identify your triggers. Then, they can find ways for you to better cope with these triggers. This may include changing your thought-behavioral patterns.
Finally, lifestyle changes may be necessary to treat recurring panic attacks. This may mean removing certain stressors, such as a toxic relationship or high-stress job. Lifestyle changes may also mean adding healthy habits to your routine.
Online Treatment Options for Panic Attacks
Online appointments are an additional way for psychiatrists and therapists to provide mental health services to those suffering from panic attacks who cannot come into their offices for in-person appointments.
Panic Attacks FAQs
A panic attack lasts about 10 minutes for most people, not including the build-up or after-effects. However, some people can have panic attacks that last for an hour or more. No matter the actual length, the person having a panic attack may feel like it has been much longer.
These events can be a one-time occurrence, but if they happen more frequently, then that may be an indication of a panic disorder.
Panic attacks are very common. One million Americans have panic attacks each month. If you experience panic attacks, it is important to know that you are not alone, and that treatment can help.
An anxiety attack is a reaction to an external stimulus. A panic attack is a reaction to internal triggers.
Panic attacks often happen alongside other mental disorders and physical ailments.
Yes, they can. Children and adolescents do have panic attacks and can experience the same symptoms as adults.
