Panic attacks - help!!

A panic attack is one of the most difficult of psychological problems. It can strike at a moment's notice, totally overwhelm us, and can be quite dangerous - especially if one occurs while driving - which is quite common. Panic attacks are characterized by the sudden onset of intense apprehension, fear, or terror, and are often associated with feelings of impending doom. Common symptoms are shortness of breath, palpitations, choking or smothering sensations, chest pain or discomfort, dizziness, feelings of unreality, hot and cold flashes, tingling in the hands or feet, among others. Wow, sounds horrible doesn't it? It's basically like a full-on, adrenalin pumping, flight or fight response.

Is it any wonder that individuals suffering such an attack may feel like he/she is dying, going crazy, or is completely "losing it". Obviously no one is trained to deal with such overwhelming emotions. Our emergency rooms are frequented by people experiencing such symptoms. Here's a common scenario. A man in his 40s is rushed to the hospital. He is sweating, his heart is racing, and he can't catch his breath. He and his wife are convinced that he's experiencing a heart attack. Fortunately the ER doctor finds that his heart is O.K. What he's having, he is told, is a panic attack. These attacks are a symptom of panic disorder , a type of anxiety disorder that is reported to affect over 2 million U.S. adults.

Panic disorder usually begins in the late teens or early adulthood. It is not clear what the actual cause is, but researchers suspect a combination of biological and environmental factors. These include family history, stessful life events, and drug and alcohol abuse. Panic attacks are especially upsetting as they can occur anytime and anywhere. You may be walking down the street, eating out with friends, or grocery shopping. Over time, many who suffer from panic attacks develop an ongoing fear of having another attack. Thus the problem often becomes worse over time.

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