Handling Panic Attacks Appropriately

When dealing with panic anxiety attacks, there are a number of reminders which we have to remember. But to start with, these panic attacks are caused by different things. And the treatment or the way it should be handled all depends on its very cause. Some people suffer from anxiety attacks because of genetic reasons. Yes, this kind of psychological condition can be passed on from generation to generation. Some people experience the same attacks because of trauma. Stress, physical strain, and unhealthy lifestyles may also lead to panic attacks. When the roots of these attacks are identified, handling panic anxiety attacks will be much easier.

During actual anxiety attacks, one usually experiences a raise in heartbeat, also known as palpitation, short breaths or difficulty in breathing, a feeling of detachment or a dreamlike state of mind, stomach ache, vomiting and fear of dying or something terrible that can happen. For most people who suffer from panic attacks, admitting the actual condition is not very easy. Since this is a psychological condition, there have been studies that show the probability of people not being open to admitting their psychological illnesses. Going through the symptoms of having panic anxiety attacks is a terrifying experience. This is why people who undergo such things encounter a great fear of death. Panic attacks may last from 30 seconds to 30 minutes, depending on its severity.

Consequently, handling panic anxiety attacks appropriately include the active attempt in making yourself calm down. Aside from that, there are a lot more ways in handling panics appropriately. You have to repetitively remind yourself and assure yourself that these attacks are not fatal, though they may result to worse psychological conditions if they are not treated properly or given enough attention. If these panic attacks are a result of a toxic lifestyle, as with high alcohol intake or cigarette smoking, the best way to treat them is to gradually decrease intake of such until they are totally avoided.