PANIC

A panic attack is a brief period of intense fright
accompanied by strong physical symptoms. Panic
attacks can be terrifying. You may fear you're losing
control, suffering a heart attack, or even dying when
panic attacks strike. One of the hardest aspects of
panic attacks is the constant fear of having another
one. You may be so afraid of panic attacks that you
avoid circumstances where they could happen.

PANIC

A panic attack is a brief period of intense fright accompanied by strong physical symptoms. Panic attacks can be terrifying. You may fear you're losing control, suffering a heart attack, or even dying when panic attacks strike. One of the hardest aspects of panic attacks is the constant fear of having another one. You may be so afraid of panic attacks that you avoid circumstances where they could happen.

Many people only have one or two panic attacks in their lives, and the condition fades away after the stressful circumstance is over. You may have the panic disorder if you've had frequent, unexpected panic attacks and spent long chunks of time in constant terror of another attack. If you experience sudden, overpowering terror for no apparent reason, you may be having a panic attack.

Symptoms

Although, there are many types of panic attacks. However, the symptoms might reach peak within a few fraction of minutes. After a panic episode has subsided, you may feel tired and worn out. Some of the following indications or symptoms are common in panic attacks:

  • A feeling of impending sorrow or danger
  • The fear of losing control or dying
  • Heart pumping at a fast pace
  • Sweating
  • Shaking or trembling
  • Tightness in your throat or shortness of
  • breath
  • Chills
  • Flashes of heat
  • Nausea
  • Cramping in the stomach
  • Pain in the chest
  • Headache
  • Dizziness, loss of balance, or faintness
  • Feelings of numbness or tingling
  • Unreality or detached feeling

Risk Factors

Panic disorder symptoms typically appear in late adolescence or early adulthood, and women are more likely than men to experience them.

Panic episodes or panic disorder can be triggered by a number of factors, including:

  • Panic attacks or panic disorders run in your family.
  • The loss or serious sickness of a loved one is a major source of life stress.
  • A traumatic event such as a sexual assault or major accident.
  • A divorce or the addition of a child to your family are major life changes.
  • Excessive caffeine consumption or smoking.
  • Physical or sexual abuse during childhood.
  • Having a chronic sickness or a life-threatening condition.
  • Being an anxious person.

Medication

  • Antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are commonly used (SNRIs).
  • Beta-blockers can help with physical symptoms including a fast heart rate.
  • Anti-anxiety medications, such as benzodiazepines, are sedative medications that can swiftly alleviate symptoms.
  • Side effects are possible with all of these drugs. SSRIs and SNRIs are intended for long-term usage, and the effects can take some time to manifest. Because of the considerable danger of dependence, benzodiazepines should only be used for brief periods of time.
  • Dr. Agahi will propose a treatment plan that includes a combination of treatments. It's possible that your treatment strategy will need to change over time.

Psychotherapy

The following are examples of talking therapies for panic disorder, which are frequently used in combination.

  • CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) might help you see things in a new light. A counselor can assist you in developing techniques for dealing with triggers when they occur.
  • The harmful thoughts that typically underpin panic attacks can be discovered, reframed, and neutralized through cognitive therapy.
  • Controlled exposure to circumstances that cause feelings and emotions is used in exposure therapy, which can help you learn to approach such concerns in a new way.
  • Breathing exercises from Trusted Source, guided visualization, progressive relaxation, biofeedback, and autogenic training are all relaxation approaches

CONCLUSION:

If you think you're having a panic attack, seek medical help as quickly as possible. Despite how uncomfortable panic attacks are, they are not dangerous. Panic attacks, on the other hand, are difficult to control on your own, and if left untreated, they might intensify. Because the symptoms of a panic attack can be mistaken for those of other significant health issues, such as a heart attack, it's vital to get your symptoms assessed by Dr. Agahi, your primary care psychiatrist, if you're not sure what's causing them. Dr. Agahi can help you avoid anxiety and panic attacks while also lessening the severity of your symptoms by changing your lifestyle and consulting with him. Visit

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