How well do you manage panic disorder?Panic disorder makes life miserable for patients and family, and somatic symptoms often confound the diagnosis. But if you know the right questions to ask patients who may have this...
If you’re feeling pretty anxious about things - first of all, acknowledge that this is completely normal. We have been living with a threat for over a year now, and our bodies can react to threats by going into flight or fight mode - literally triggering anxious thoughts and feelings. Lo...
The fear triggered by a panic attack can be intense as it works to convince a person that they are dying, losing their mind, or having a serious medical event. In reality, panic attacks, even while driving, rarely create actual danger. On the other hand, acting like a panic attack is ...
Repeated panic attacks are characteristic of a psychological disorder known aspanic disorder. Because of hormonal fluctuations that taking place in their bodies,many menopausal women are prone to suffering from these recurrent episodes, making it essential for them to learn how to deal with them. Co...
Dealing with anxiety is not easy. One of the benefits of professional help is that it gives you someone to keep you accountable, and provides you with validation that what you've done thus far has been working. It is possible to deal with anxiety on your own. But in order to do so,...
The first step in preventing panic attacks is to understand what triggers them. These can be certain situations, people, or even thoughts that cause anxiety and fear. Once you identify the triggers, it will be easier for you to deal with them and reduce your risk of having a panic attack...
Ryan recommended running, a tactic that has helped several of her clients deal with panic attacks at work. “I had a client in the past who was having up to 20 panic attacks per day and I suggested she carry running shoes in her purse so she could be prepared when she started to ...
However, studies suggest that between 50%-70% of people with Panic Disorder will experience at least one panic attack at night. So it's not the unusual, ominous problem that it seems that first time you're awakened at 2 a.m. Naturally, it's a terrible feeling to be awakened by a pa...
Exposuretherapy: Your friend will relive, or confront what makes them panic -- in a controlled environment. They'll learn -- slowly -- how to deal with those feelings. Cognitivetherapy(CBT): This teaches different ways of thinking, so the response to the fearful situation will change. ...
Good or bad stress is a matter of degrees. Anxiety is a problem when it is overwhelming. The most extreme form of anxiety is called panic. Panic attack symptoms can keep you from functioning at all. So how to deal with anxiety…how to overcome stress? Step One: you own it. Accept tha...