Panic Attacks Disorder

I have been having panic attacks a lot lately. I have seen a doctor and was put on some medication. When I have panic attack I seem to hyperventilate a lot. Is there a way to stop panic attacks but if not how can I stop the hyperventilation?

By: John S

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So…what exactly is panic attack and why do people start having them suddenly? The fact is this, panic attack can start for many reasons such as stress, overworking, angst, etc. The significance of this is that panic attack can strike anytime and anywhere for no apparent reason at all.

This is why people can get confused and thinks that they are going to die when experiencing panic attack for the first time. They start to associate panic attack with the situation they are in and avoid that particular situation. They start to think that they are in danger and they “know” they are going to faint or “have a heart attack”, which is totally untrue!

Their heart is pounding so hard that it feels like its going to burst – heart attack? WRONG! This is the symptoms of panic attack, it feel like a heart attack but its not, its just a panic reaction of the human body. Your supposed to feel that way when your panicking.

During “normal” panic reaction, adrenaline is produced by the body. Adrenaline is produced in case your faced with a dangerous or a stressful situation. Increase in heart rate and breathing, hands and legs start shaking, etc, these are all effect of adrenaline. During a panic attack, the body misinterpret the situation as dangerous and produced adrenaline for no reason, as a result you start to feel all sorts of uncomfortable symptoms.

In order to control panic attack and get rid of it forever, you must “rewind” yourself. The body needs to know that the situation is not dangerous at all and there’s no need for the panic reaction. For example, some panic attack sufferers avoid public transport because of several incidents in taxis which resulted in their panic attack and therefore start associating any public transport with fear and panic. This is where “rewinding” comes in. They need to tell their brain that there’s nothing wrong or dangerous about public transport and it doesn’t need to start a panic reaction.

The fact is this…learning how to stop the fear is the KEY to getting rid of a panic attack. Remind yourself about the FACTS about panic attack:

-Panic attack CANNOT cause heart attack

-Panic attack CANNOT cause suffocation

-Panic attack CANNOT cause fainting

-Panic attack CANNOT cause you to go mad/crazy

-Panic attack CANNOT cause you to die

As you can see, panic attack CANNOT harm you. You will ALWAYS be fine and nothing will happen to you.



By: Andrew Lim

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m0dernchemistry asked:

A little bit about my struggle with panic and the meds they prescribe to treat it.

You can cope with anxiety and panic attack.  Now, there are many ways for you to minimize, or even stop the chances of having a panic attack.  No longer would you have to feel those unnecessary and scary sensations that come along with the disorder.  Read this article and find out more about panic attacks and how you can deal with it.

What is an anxiety and panic attack?

A panic attack is a sudden feeling of fear that can happen without any warning.  It can occur at any time, even during relaxation or when you’re asleep.  Usually, the fear that the person experiences during a panic attack is unrelated and not in proportion to the situation and the true happenings around them.

Panic attacks last for about ten minutes, or its symptoms could last longer.  Generally, those that have experienced panic attacks more than once are at greater risk for Panic Disorder, or repeated panic attacks.

Symptoms of a Panic Attack

There are several signs of a panic attack.  During a panic attack, the sufferer experiences several scary sensations like dizzy spells leading to panic, racing heart with tingling sensations on left arm, tightness in throat and chest, shortness of breath, obsessive worries and unwanted thoughts, and the overwhelming fear that something horrible is about to happen.

If you have experienced these symptoms before, then don’t fret.  There are many ways that will allow you to break free from these unwanted sensations.  Read on to find out how.

How You Can Free Yourself From Another Panic Attack

Let Go of The Fear – First, learn to break the fear of having another panic attack.  Usually, the foundation of a future panic attack is already laid even hours before you experience the actual one.  In fact, your anticipation of the panic attack starts the wave cycle of anxiety.  With just the slightest trigger, the panic attack can be developed into full motion.

When an individual experiences a panic attack for the first time, the experience could be so impacting, to the point that it marks the person’s psyche.  From there, the person will then continue to develop an unhealthy fear of having yet another panic attack.

Basing from this, what you can do is stop fearing the thought of another panic attack.  Stop it even before it begins.  Learn to stop fearing it. Still confused?

Don’t worry.  There are many e-books available that give you a step-by-step guide on newly developed techniques that will effectively get rid of that fear, so you will never have to experience another panic attack again.  You can even read the testimonials by other users to guide you in the purchasing process.  In fact, to further assure you of its effectiveness, you should choose an e-book that has a satisfaction guaranteed program.

Summing it up, you can do something about panic attacks.  You don’t have to trouble yourself if you have experienced an anxiety and panic attack.  There are already many techniques from which you can choose from, that will guide you in finally getting rid of your panic attacks.



By: Cathy Shermann

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Treating panic disorders can be a daunting task for victims of panic attacks – a disorder that is downright agonizing. It is important to know how to stop it and apply the vital steps in treating panic disorders because if ignored, it may totally damage the self-esteem, social life, and entire personality of its victim. This article aims to provide you with powerful tips for panic attack treatment.

When you have frequent panic attacks that last several minutes and it is interfering with your everyday tasks, you cannot ignore the problem and think that it is only in your mind. You must find ways that will help in treating panic disorders immediately.

Causes of Panic Disorders

Serious emotional disturbance and mental health disorders such as depression, extreme shyness, alcohol addiction, and behavioral problems often cause initial panic disorders. As ******* attempts are more common with depressed people, those with panic disorders are also more prone to commit *******.

Other factors may include severe stress or side effects of some types of medications. In many instances, it is brought merely by your own uncontrolled thoughts.

Panic attacks are often mistaken for heart disease or other similar illnesses. Sometimes people who experience panic attacks are admitted in an emergency room, which is not necessary.

The more you don’t want to panic, the more you can’t control it. The more you

can’t handle it, the stronger it becomes. It’s like the “Don’t Think of a Pink Elephant” syndrome.

Effects of Panic Disorders

Once you experience a panic attack in a sensitive or crucial situation (such as when you’re in a public place or when driving a car), you may incur phobias. As a result, you may avoid situations that cause anxieties and fear in your life, thereby affecting your life negatively.

Some may acquire extreme social phobia that they avoid seeing people at all costs. Sufferers feel extreme grief, fear and anxiety, resulting in other side effects such as sexual dysfunction and insomnia. The effects of panic disorders may be so severe that they may cripple you from functioning normally in your daily activities.

Panic Attack Symptoms

Panic attack symptoms appear unexpectedly, with no obvious signs of its arrival. They may include:

• Fear of being unable to control yourself and of doing something humiliating. In worse instances, the victim is afraid of dying at any time.

• Difficulty in breathing, heart palpitations, or chest pains.

• Dizziness, lightheadedness, trembling, or sweating.

• Tingling or numbness in the hands.

• Chills around your body.

Panic Attacks Treatment

Here are some effective panic attack treatments:

1) Pep up your self-talk.

Command your brain and subconscious that you are ready and able to face any panic attack or anxiety that may come. Tell panic to “Bring it on!”

Your thoughts should also be coupled by the right emotions. If you say to your mind you’re capable of conquering your fears and anxieties, but deep inside you’re feeling that you can’t control it, your negative emotions will take over. Your thoughts and emotions must work in unison in treating panic disorders.

2) Visualize correctly and use creative imagination.

Many people are now aware of how powerful visualization is. I have proven this when I was able to become a streak basketball shooter without any practice. All I did was vividly imagine the ball swooshing through the net after gracefully releasing it from my hand.

Warning! Wrong visualizations can trigger a counter effect. The way your mind thinks affects your body. If you visualize that you are unable to control your panic attacks, it will manifest itself into reality.

Here’s how you can use your imagination in treating panic disorders:

Imagine your panic disorder as a creature that is ugly, awkward, small, and weak. Give panic a different name that will signify your power over it. For this example, let’s say you named it “Tiny”.

You want “Tiny” to be out of your life because you are strong and mighty. Now every time “Tiny” visits, do what you can to kick it out. It doesn’t deserve to be in your presence.

Every time you conjure horrible images in your mind, get rid of them. “Tiny” loves it when you suffer from those terrifying pictures in your head because it feels more in control of you. Are you going to allow that weakling to dominate you? Not a chance! So you have to get “mad” enough to stomp those images out of your mind to defeat that powerless “Tiny”. Imagine “Tiny” raising its hands in surrender because it can’t do anything against you.

Once those images disappear, “Tiny” goes with them. Slowly but effectively, you’re treating panic disorders. When you show your panic attacks that you’re the boss and set yourself free, celebrate that special moment!



By: Michael Lee

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