Panic attack is a strong and abrupt feeling of fear and anxiety. Person can get panic attack anytime & anywhere, whether he is alone or at home or in public. Panic disorder is diagnosed when person gets recurrent panic attacks.
Symptoms of panic attack include racing heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness, palpitation, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, feeling of choking, chest pain or discomfort, chills or hot flushes & nausea.
As other health problems like heart disease, thyroid problem, breathing disorders, also cause similar symptoms, consult your physician & get medical advice to determine the cause of symptoms. Panic attack can be treated with medications & psychological therapy like cognitive & behavior therapy.
Self care tips to stop panic attack.
If a person is diagnosed with panic attack, he can follow certain steps to reduce the distress of symptoms of panic attack.
Learn some relaxation techniques like meditation, muscle relaxation, relaxed breathing, deep breathing exercises, yoga and guided imagery or visualization.
Get adequate sleep.
Avoid stimulants such as caffeine and cocaine and avoid alcohol and other stimulants in your diet. These stimulants may trigger or worsen the symptoms.
Perform aerobic exercises for at least 30 minutes a day, 3 to 4 times a week. It will improve your psychological well-being.
Talk about the source of your anxiety with family, friends or professional counselor.
Practice relaxation exercises to lower your anxiety levels Relaxation techniques will help you to reduce the discomfort and duration of the symptoms of panic attacks & stress like headaches, anxiety, high blood pressure & trouble falling asleep. Find ways to calm yourself in the initial stages to avert a full-blown panic attack.
Simple method is to concentrate on your body & block the world out. Lie down or sit in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Mentally scan your body & relax your muscles one by one. Start with your feet and progress to your legs, torso, arms, shoulder, neck, mouth, cheeks, nose, temples, eyes, and forehead. Gradually tense and relax all the large muscle groups of your body. Feel the tension draining out of you. Don’t focus on your thoughts & let thoughts flow through your mind. While relaxing your body, breathing should be slow, regular and deep. Tell yourself that you are calm & relaxed.
Self-care can lessen the symptoms of panic attack, but if you develop any additional symptom, consult your physician.
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had a mild panic attack at school, unsure what to do and where to go?
In class I had a mild panic attack when the professor talked to our group. I went home immediately after class. As an individual in research psychology I was pretty privy with my symptoms I was experiencing, I self diagnosed myself GAD and took a number of self-tests. I am unsure of what route to go in terms of care. I’ve always been a very nervous/anxious individual, but it seem as if in the past year things have really escalated, and they’ve been affecting me negatively.
I made an appointment with my physician, but she would not be available for a week and half. I’m at wits end because I do not want to wait that long. I contacted an urgent care facility in the area, but the registrar said they might refer me elsewhere due to them being mostly a medical facility and is completely unsure if they would treat or prescribe me anything. So I’m cautious to go there.
any help would be appreciated
well do u havee any other symotoms coz tht matters alot two
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Maybe while you wait, are there support groups in your area where you can talk about what you are experiencing with others? This may be a solution, although not a permanent one…just one to last until you can see your doctor.
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Relax.
You’ll be fine for a week and a half.
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I used to have the same thing and i realized myself after a long while that diet stuff would trigger it ,you might have a reaction to something or maybe not but see a DR and they will probably put you on and anti depressant because they help with anxiety ,something like Paxil or effexor
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Just wondering what you are calling a panic attack… I had thought I was having them and was diagnosed with something else.
As long as you stay calm and don’t stress yourself out over this you should be fine for a week.. I would wait to go to your regular physician if at all possible.
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