Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

Copyright (c) 2007 Mary Ann Copson

If you have ever had a panic attack, you don’t want another one. The “fight-or flight” response in your body is involuntarily turned on and your nervous system signals your adrenal glands to start pumping out stress hormones to get you ready to either run away or turn and fight.

Your muscles tense, your heartbeat speeds up, and your breathing becomes more rapid. You might feel like you are smothering, claustrophobic or you may experience an urgency to get away. On top of that, you may get hot flashes, sweating, and/or chills and trembling, plus numbness, tingling sensations, dizziness, and nausea.

You become overwhelmed by an extreme sense of fear and impending disaster and you lose your ability to think calmly and clearly while experiencing a distorted sense of time and a feeling of unreality.

In the face of a physical threat, accident, or natural disaster, this type of response is normal and can be life-saving. But panic attacks that occur unexpectedly in the presence of normal events can be debilitating. They may happen with no forewarning, at any time of the day or night, and last several seconds or more than half an hour.

The triggers for panic attacks are unpredictable. Most panic attacks are set off by some minor or major stressor. But panic attacks can also be triggered by changes in emotions, or as a response to certain drugs, foods, allergies (including hidden food allergies), hypoglycemia, and illnesses.

A panic attack is an example of an acute anxiety disorder and can affect teens to middle-agers and beyond. Women are reported to experience panic attacks twice as often as men but some believe that is only because men are more reticent to report panic attacks.

Recent studies point to a complex set of causes and panic attacks are regarded as a treatable psychobiological condition (i.e. having both psychological and biological causes). Successful resolution of panic attacks requires an integrated, multi-modality approach.

Even though panic attacks are not a simple condition and there are no simple answers for their successful resolution, herbal therapy can be useful as part of an integrated, multi-modality approach.

When you experience anxiety, your body releases a set of neurotransmitters called catecholamines, which stimulate your central nervous system and activate your sympathetic nervous system. Sometimes your sympathetic nervous system (the high alert part of your nervous system) can get stuck in the ?on? mode leaving you in an ongoing state of anxiety – a fertile ground for panic attacks.

A class of herbs called nervines helps to turn off the sympathetic nervous system by gently facilitating the functioning of the parasympathetic nervous system ? the part of the nervous system that prompts relaxation – helping us to wind down and come off ?high alert?.

It is a good idea to experiment with different anti-anxiety herbs before you are in a crisis or panic situation. Try out several herbs in varying doses. Start with a low dose and increase if needed so that you will know how the herb affects you and how to use it when you need it.

Some effective herbal nervines to consider using:

Oatstraw (Avena sativa) ? the green milky tops of oatstraw provide a wonderful soothing, nourishing and gentle herb for frayed and stressed nervous systems. Oatstraw has a restorative effect on an exhausted nervous system reliably strengthening the whole nervous system after prolong stress. Oatstraw has both an immediate effect (useful when experiencing extreme nervousness and anxiety) and a more long-term restorative effect. Oatstraw is well tolerated by even highly sensitive people and is used for nervous debility, stress, weak nerve and energy force, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and general fatigue.

German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla/ Matricaria recutita) ? an all time favorite ?because it works. Chamomile tones the nervous system, relaxes your muscles and calms nervous digestion. It has mild sedating properties and is not as strong an herbal sedative as valerian or passionflower. However, chamomile is a great option for anxiety in children or teens and for anxiety associated with mild sleep problems. If you are allergic to ragweed, asters, or chrysanthemums you are better off choosing another anti-anxiety herb.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) ?has mild sedative properties and is useful in conditions of nervous agitation with sleep problems and digestive complaints. Lemon balm is especially useful for over-anxiety that causes digestive problems such as nausea, bloating, and colic like pains. Traditionally lemon balm was used to lift the spirits and encourage longevity. Lemon balm is a relaxing tonic for anxiety, restlessness, irritability, and mild depression and its actions will quiet the racing heart that often accompanies anxiety. It has mild anti-thyroid effects and is best avoided by people with hypothyroid problems.

Skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia) ?tonifies and relaxes the nervous system and is useful for anxiety of all types especially anxiety and irritability that is hormonally based such as premenstrual syndrome. It is a sedative nervine and has mild anti-spasmodic and anti-hypertensive effects. Skullcap is a great herb to use when your anxiety is accompanied by a runaway mind that is stuck on worry. It is tolerated well by most people and has few side effects.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) ? one of the most well known anti-anxiety herbs, valerian is a potent herb whose active ingredients, valepotriates, bind to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain (similarly to the drug Valium). The use of valerian does not, however, result in dependence or the development of tolerance but instead tones the nervous system.

Valerian can be used to improve the sleep quality and relax both the skeletal and smooth muscles. Valerian should not be used for those with chronic exhaustion, adrenal fatigue, thyroid disorders, and depression as it may increase anxiety, worsen present symptoms, and/or result in excessive restlessness in these conditions.

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) ? a strong calming, anti-spasmodic herb that is good for severe daytime anxiety. Passionflower is also a good choice for middle of the night waking terrors, nightmares, and the onset of sudden anxiety feelings. It acts as a central nervous system depressant giving a calming, relaxing and anti-anxiety effect and is specific for anxiety related to insomnia, muscle tension, restlessness, and nervousness due to worry, overwork, hysteria, or excessive excitement. If you are taking an MAO inhibitor, you should avoid taking passionflower except under supervision.

Stress Relief Tea

Here is a simple herbal tea mixture that I have found effective in my private practice working with women having mood and energy problems.

Mix together equal parts of the following dry herbs:

?Oatstraw

?Lemon Balm

?Skullcap

?Nettles

?Orange

?Chamomile

Use 1-2 teaspoons of the mixture and steep covered in 8 oz. of boiling water for 5-10 minutes.

The use of herbal nervines as part of an integrative program can help restore a sense of calm and well being, soothe distress, stabilize a confused and overwhelmed energy system, and foster clear thinking.

If you are taking anti-anxiety and/or anti-depressant medications or other medications, have a diagnosed condition or illness, are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly or very young it is important to consult a knowledgeable health care practitioner before using herbs. Consult a licensed physician for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions.

On a special Oprah panic attack show, Jonathan and Jordan Knight were featured. They gained fame in the late 80s and early 90s in their band called New Kids On The Block (NKOTB).

What the screaming girls probably didn’t know was that the brothers in the band had demons they had to deal with. The point is, panic attacks and anxiety disorders can happen to anyone.

People need to understand this. Not the ones who are suffering, but the ones who think it’s a fake illness or who think it’s brought on by the sufferer. This is not an act. Nobody wants to be like this.A Panic Attack On The Oprah Show

Jonathan Knight actually had a panic attack on the show. After he left NKOTB, he hid himself away and didn’t want to get out of bed. He probably had depression, which is linked to panic.

His brother Jordan also had anxiety issues. Jordan started getting books and read up on his condition. He did the right thing. By educating yourself on your condition, it plays a big part in the recovery process.

Jordan eventually found out that his father also suffered from panic attacks. There is certainly evidence to suggest that anxiety disorders can run in families and passed on.Panic Attacks Affect Women More Than Men

Panic attacks and panic disorder with agoraphobia tend to hit women more. Women suffer from this twice as much as men, but it can be harder for a man to have this and be accepted.

People in general will take this as a weakness in a man. They probably think it should be easier for a man to ‘get over it’. It’s a bit like crying. It’s alright if a woman cries, but REAL men don’t cry.

Panic attacks are treatable. Though it causes much anguish, the situation can be dealt with with great success. Today, there are so many methods of dealing with panic.

The obvious choice is to go to a doctor, but there are other alternative therapies available to treat panic attacks successfully. The road to wellness may not be easy, but it’s certainly worth it.

In case you’re interested in the Oprah panic attack show, click here for more. http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/tows_past_20010301.jhtml

Menopausal panic attacks are a shock to women that have never experienced anxiety. The symptoms usually begin during perimenopause, which can begin as early as 35 years of age.

Perimenopause is thought to begin at the time of hormonal symptoms to the end of the menstrual cycle or menses. It is however, very interesting to note that menopausal panic attacks is very much a western phenomenon.

Panic attacks may be symptoms of a number of hormonal changes or problems in women, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), perimenopause, and menopause. Hormonal changes may cause the anxiety or make it worse. If you are a woman, you may want to explore these other conditions because treating them may treat the anxiety itself.

The transition into menopause might be made with less life disruptions with treatment for panic disorder if an early and accurate diagnosis or referral is made. Perimenopausal women, as well as family physicians need to be aware of the possibility of co-occurring condition such as panic disorder at this transition. This is significant for perimenopausal women where the possibility of co-occurring panic disorder may exist, especially when early intervention is important if there is to be a promising long-term prognosis.

Since, many adult females who are going through or approaching menopause should be aware that the chemical substance alterations in their physical structure can make the attacks. Many of the chemical substances that experience alterations within a woman’s physical structure during this clip are directed connected to certain emotional controls.

Take Preventative Measures

This can be any number of steps, but particularly the reexamination of any medications being taken to hold back panics. During this transitional time it may be required to up dosages, or change medications, in order to prevent any additional complications. Women are also at a higher risk of developing chronic panic disorder with the percentage of this risk increasing during menopause. It is extremely important that any woman experiencing frequent panic attack and menopause symptoms, especially during menopause, to seek professional help in order to head off any potential problems.

Hypnosis and hypnotherapy can be very beneficial whether treating stress, anxiety , or menopausal panic attack. The main purpose of hypnosis with regards to anxiety is to provide the individual’s unconscious or subconscious mind with suggestions on how to relax. Relaxation and imagery techniques are also commonly taught to help those who suffer from Panic Disorder to alleviate symptoms of panic attacks while they are experiencing them.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy also helpful Panic attacks condition Natural anxiety treatments that have been used safely and effectively for centuries to treat the symptoms of anxiety attacks and panic attacks.

Medications can be both a help and a hinderance to overcoming panic attacks. A medical doctor should always manage a person’s medications. In the beginning, medications can provide a level of comfort which makes practice easier.

Because many anti-anxiety medications interfere with learning and memory, it is necessary to withdraw from them as soon as some control has been regained over the attacks. Those who have participated in this program have expressed a desire to be off medications as soon as possible.

Panic attacks are common to us all.  What is different is the degree of these attacks, as it is different from one person to the next. Nevertheless, panic attack becomes “acute” when our normal day-to-day living is affected drastically by this condition. Although it is natural for everyone of us to experience overwhelming feelings of panic and anxiety when we are confronted with threatening situations, acute panic attacks are made worse by the fact that no obvious reason can be pointed to as the cause for its occurrence!  Naturally, after the incidence that caused our initial fear passes, so does our fear but with acute panic attack, there is no reprieve because there was no rational cause for the acute panic in the first instance.On the other hand, there exists “light at the end of the tunnel” for sufferers of acute panic attacks as there are quite a number of treatments that are available for acute panic attacks. All we need to know about these treatments are that their results vary from person-to-person, therefore what may work for one, may not necessary work for the other. Below you will find the top 10 most effective acute panic attacks cure, just be sure to allow yourself adequate time in which to realistically respond to these treatments – before you begin to panic!1. The intensity of your acute panic attack can be minimized by psychotherapy. Psychotherapy also clears the disorder as well.2. The Panic Away eBook: Developed by Joe Barry, this ebook teaches you how to employ the One Move Technique™ which helps you learn to work with your acute panic attack. One Move Technique™ was developed by Joe Barry who was an acute panic attacks sufferer himself.3. One of the best cures for acute panic attacks is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It is also arguably the most widely accepted remedies for acute panic attacks.4. Also worthy of mention are the drugs for acute panic disorder (Sertraline, Paroxetine and Clonazepam) approved by the Food and Drug Administration. 5. Ease Out of Fear: Developed by Mark Pasay, this system shows you how you can manage your acute panic attacks by investing three minutes only daily.6. You can also download Jon Mercer’s 10 part video series – downloadable onto your hard drive – called The Easy Calm. For a long while Jon Mercer experienced acute panic attacks and as a result, he has developed The Easy Calm, a very potent system, to assist people who are currently suffering from the same condition.7. Another guide that reveals how you can cope with your acute panic attacks is Lucinda Bassett’s Attacking Anxiety and Depression. This guide is complete and exhaustive,  containing 3 DVDs, 16 ready reference cards, 16 audio cassettes, and a 250 page book. 8. Another very effective program worth trying out is The Linden Method – Its effectiveness has been attested to by over one hundred thousand people who claim to have benefited from its revealed system. 9. If you are into music, you might want to check out Holo Think. Holo Think is a compilation of sounds that are meditative in nature. These sound tracks helps to calm your brain through the use of binaural beats which helps you cope with acute panic attack.10. Pure Calm – Is a natural acute panic attack cure which also doesn’t have any harmful side effects thereby making it a potential remedy or both adults and children. It was developed by one of the leading clinical psychologists for Native Remedies.

All of us are prone to panic attacks.  The degree of the attack varies from person to person and it becomes acute panic attack when it debilitates us from leading a normal life. In our day-to-day life all of us enter into intense feelings of fear and anxiety when we are faced with threatful situations. Whereas in case of acute panic attacks there is no apparent cause for our fear and that is what makes the situation worse. In normal situations, when the cause disappears with time, our fear and anxiety too vanishes whereas in the case of acute panic attacks there is no real cause and the fear is irrational so it stays with us as it is not founded on reason. There are a number of cures available for acute panic attacks and what we need to understand about these treatments is that, what works for one does not necessarily work for the other as each one is unique. So while selecting your treatment for acute panic attacks you must give yourself enough time to respond to the treatment.Here are top 10 ways of treating your acute panic attacks listed in no specific order of importance:1. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the best cures or therapies for acute panic attacks. This is most widely accepted and used treatment for acute panic attacks. 2. Panic Away – This is in the form of an EBook that will help you work with your acute panic attacks. This system was developed by Joe Barry who suffered from panic attacks himself. 3. Ease Out of Fear – This is developed by Mark Pasay and this system will help you in handling your acute panic attacks by spending just three minutes every day.4. Lucinda Bassett’s Attacking Anxiety and Depression – This is program brings to you a complete guide on how to cope with acute panic attacks through its exhaustive materials including 16 audio cassettes, 3 DVDs, a 250 page book and 16 ready reference cards. 5. Psychotherapy helps you in minimizing the intensity of the symptoms and it clears the disorder as well. 6. The Linden Method – This is yet another effective program and over 100,000 people have been benefited by this method. 7. If you want to try medications, the drugs approved by Food and Drug Administration for acute panic disorder include Sertraline, Paroxetine and Clonazepam. 8. The Easy Calm – This program was developed by Jon Mercer and this is a 10 part video series that you can download to your computer. Jon Mercer suffered from acute panic attacks and he has developed a powerful system to help people who suffer from the same condition. 9. Pure Calm – This is a natural drug remedy developed by one of the leading clinical psychologists for Native Remedies and this does not have any harmful side effects. This can be used by both adults and children as they do not have any negative side effects.10. Holo Think – This brings meditational sound tracks that help you cope with acute panic attacks. These audio tracks relax your brain through binaural beats.

What is a Panic Attack?

A panic attack is a sudden, out of the blue feeling of extreme fear and discomfort. It comes most unexpectedly and without any warning and you can feel your heart beating fast, feel dizzy, breathless, choked or as if you are going crazy or going to die. What is Panic Disorder?

A person is diagnosed as having panic disorder if he has recurrent episodes of panic attacks and develops a fear of having another attack. Many times the patient will convince himself/herself so fervently that they are dying that many sufferers often feel the need to go to the emergency room and get tested. Even though this disorder is easily as well as successfully treatable, if it is not diagnosed it can become very debilitating to the individual.

Learn more on Panic Attacks and Panic Disorders

Panic disorder strikes between 3 and 6 million Americans, and is twice as common in women as in men. It can appear at any age in children or in the elderly but most often it begins in young adults.Symptoms of a Panic Attack

In a panic attack symptoms develop abruptly and usually reach their peak within 10 minutes. Some of the common symptoms include:

a) Palpitations

b) Sweating

c) Trembling

d) Shortness of breath

e) Chest pain or discomfort

f) Nausea

g) Dizziness

h) Fear of losing control

i) Fear of dying Treatment for Panic Disorder

Panic disorder often responds to treatment with medication, therapy, or a combination of both.

Cognitive/behavioral therapy is a relatively new treatment for panic that has been shown to be successful. Instead of using old-fashioned analysis-based techniques, therapists employing new CBT methods focus on the present panic — and how to eliminate it.

People who experience panic are not “crazy” and do not need to be in therapy for extended periods of time.

Some people find the greatest relief from panic disorder symptoms when they take certain prescription medications.Two types of medications that have been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of panic disorder are Antidepressants and Benzodiazepines.

In addition, people with panic disorder may need treatment for other emotional problems. Depression has often been associated with panic disorder, as have alcohol and drug abuse.

Click Here for more information on Anxiety Attack CuresWhat Causes Panic Disorder?

There are several theories about the causes of panic disorder and since every individual has a different predisposition, zeroing in on a specific cause can be quite an arduous task. Although treatable, this disorder can be very devastating and debilitating to the person if it goes untreated and may result in specific phobias like fear of driving the car or fear of leaving the house. It can result in the loss of a job or even relationship problems.

Fortunately, even with this disorder’s rather undefined nature of causality, there is much treatment available that has helped majority of people suffering from panic disorder to cope with this problem.

Cathy M. Ross

What is a Panic Attack?

A panic attack is a sudden, out of the blue feeling of extreme fear and discomfort. It comes most unexpectedly and without any warning and you can feel your heart beating fast, feel dizzy, breathless, choked or as if you are going crazy or going to die. What is Panic Disorder?

A person is diagnosed as having panic disorder if he has recurrent episodes of panic attacks and develops a fear of having another attack. Many times the patient will convince himself/herself so fervently that they are dying that many sufferers often feel the need to go to the emergency room and get tested. Even though this disorder is easily as well as successfully treatable, if it is not diagnosed it can become very debilitating to the individual.

Learn more on Panic Attacks and Panic Disorders

Panic disorder strikes between 3 and 6 million Americans, and is twice as common in women as in men. It can appear at any age in children or in the elderly but most often it begins in young adults.Symptoms of a Panic Attack

In a panic attack symptoms develop abruptly and usually reach their peak within 10 minutes. Some of the common symptoms include:

a) Palpitations

b) Sweating

c) Trembling

d) Shortness of breath

e) Chest pain or discomfort

f) Nausea

g) Dizziness

h) Fear of losing control

i) Fear of dying Treatment for Panic Disorder

Panic disorder often responds to treatment with medication, therapy, or a combination of both.

Cognitive/behavioral therapy is a relatively new treatment for panic that has been shown to be successful. Instead of using old-fashioned analysis-based techniques, therapists employing new CBT methods focus on the present panic — and how to eliminate it.

People who experience panic are not “crazy” and do not need to be in therapy for extended periods of time.

Some people find the greatest relief from panic disorder symptoms when they take certain prescription medications.Two types of medications that have been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of panic disorder are Antidepressants and Benzodiazepines.

In addition, people with panic disorder may need treatment for other emotional problems. Depression has often been associated with panic disorder, as have alcohol and drug abuse.

Click Here for more information on Anxiety Attack CuresWhat Causes Panic Disorder?

There are several theories about the causes of panic disorder and since every individual has a different predisposition, zeroing in on a specific cause can be quite an arduous task. Although treatable, this disorder can be very devastating and debilitating to the person if it goes untreated and may result in specific phobias like fear of driving the car or fear of leaving the house. It can result in the loss of a job or even relationship problems.

Fortunately, even with this disorder’s rather undefined nature of causality, there is much treatment available that has helped majority of people suffering from panic disorder to cope with this problem.

Cathy M. Ross

Nocturnal panic attack can be a really troublesome disorder which is often linked with anxiety. However even without any specific situation that can be considered as source of anxiety one can have nocturnal panic attacks. So there will be situations where a patient may encounter panic attack at night even after you cure anxiety. There are number of ways of combating panic attacks and here are some of the ways of dealing with nocturnal panic attacks. However, what works with one may not work with the other; so if one of the below does not work with you always remember to try another option until you find something that works with you.1. Get mentally ready for your bedtime with a relaxing routine. In other words, let the mind and body know that it is time to rest for the night.  First, as it gets closer to the normal bedtime, avoid foods and drinks that will take longer to digest. Examples of those are; high-fat and high sugar foods; as well as alcohol. Also things like: mild exercise, breathing techniques, aromatherapy, and playing soothing music or white noise seems to help.2. If you do wake to a panic attack at night you will need to use either self-talk or a relaxation technique or a combination of the two.  You need to tell yourself that you are having a nocturnal panic attack; you are home, safe in your bed. You should find something in the room to focus on while beginning to slow your breathing and heart rate. If you find that you are still not relaxed and over the attack again you may need to leave the bed for a while.3. Medication has also been shown to help patients who have had no success with other methods, or even patients that prefer not to try other treatments for nocturnal panic attacks.  In this instance the physician could prescribe from a long list of medication types, such as:  antidepressants, Benzodiazepines and MAOIs, just to name a few.4. Support groups or group therapy may be another cure for panic attacks. Just knowing that “you are not alone” in suffering can be a great relief to many patients. 5. In some cases Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has shown great results in helping patients with panic attacks at night.  This is a long-term program that uses many techniques including but not limited to: relaxation, image therapy, methods to manage panic, breathing techniques, and cognitive restructuring. All things considered, the best approach is to contact a physician and discuss cures for panic attack at night; and of course we all know that making sure that the doctor knows all the facts is always in the best interest of the patient. Do remember the above listed options are just few effective cures for nocturnal panic attacks and there are certainly more ways of dealing with the problem. For more information on eradicating nocturnal panic attacks you can visit our website today.

Exposures involve voluntarily bringing on a mild to moderate level of anxiety In other words, exposures show you ways to face the demon, challenge him head on, and kill him once and for all.

There are two keys to exposures:

1. They have to be voluntary (which means that you can’t do them all the time, because you won’t always be in the mood)

2. If you imagine your anxiety from a 0-8 (with 0 being calm and 8 being a panic attack), you want to hit a 4 during any given exposure (because if you go above a 4, the anxiety might get ahead of you and no longer be voluntary and under your control).

Exposures are used to gain mastery over any phobia. They work for panic disorder because the core of panic disorder is usually phobia as well: A phobia to certain physical sensations. Whether it’s a racing heart, dizziness, nausea, a choking sensation, or a certain pain, every panic disorder patient has at least one or two physical symptoms that trigger their panic cycle. Exposures show you how to experience these sensations in such a way that you finally stop being triggered by them. After 1-2 months of exposures, most patients find that coping techniques begin to be effective (i.e. the shield actually starts working). Once patients are good at exposures, they can often use them to actually stop a panic attack that is coming on. In other words, once the demon appears, they can turn the tables on the demon, challenge it, and get it to run scared with it’s tail between it’s legs. After several months of exposures, most of my patients become completely panic free (and can usually be taken off on any panic-related medications they have started).

Exposures are at the heart of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and they are by far the most useful techniques for killing the Demon and gaining mastery over panic once and for all.

If you find yourself suffering from panic attacks, the first thing to realize is that you are not alone. Furthermore, you are not going crazy! Almost 2% of the American population suffers from some form of panic disorder – and a good many of them recover. This is because many of them seek treatment. And you should too!

Here are a few of the more common treatments for a panic attack. Take time to visit your doctor and discuss your situation with her or him. You do not want this to become disabling!

Treatments for panic attacks include psychotherapy, medications or a combination of both, depending on your personal needs and doctor’s suggestions. Not all treatments work for all people, but with a high success rate, it should at least be attempted.

For example, you might start attending cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions. During these, you will be taught how to ‘view’ your panic attack. That is, how to look at them from a different point of view or perspective. Believe it or not, just knowing more about how a panic attack happens and what is going on in your body when one occurs, can go a long way to reducing the severity of your attacks!

If your panic disorder has progressed to the point where you are incorrectly associating certain places or events with the occurrence of the attacks, and then purposely avoiding those locations or situations, you may have developed deeply rooted psychological phobias.

Often at this point, some medication may be needed along with psychological treatment to break this connection. Anti-depressants and / or anti anxiety medications may be administered, and then you may be subject to the situations that you are associating with the attacks. When, thanks to the medicine, the attacks do not occur, people often start getting over these phobias. Soon, they are able to function normally without medication again.

In fact, treatment for panic attack disorders is at the point where up to 90% of all people treated recover – and often starting within just a few days or weeks. Despite your fear, you should try as hard as you can to see a doctor or health care provider and seek treatment as soon as possible.

To slow down a panic attack a powerful technique involves just your breathing. The key is to breathe deeply yet slowly while paying attention to ONLY your breathing. This oxygenizes your body and brain and gives your mind a break. Most panic attacks can be handled with a simple breathing exercise.