Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Anxiety and panic attacks go hand in hand. Though it’s possible to have anxiety without having a panic attack, you will not have a panic attack without anxiety. Anxiety is a direct result of stress. It is a normal reaction to stress, allowing you to recognize a tense situation and identifying its effect on you. When anxiety begins to become overwhelming, as in you have gotten more than your share, you then see a physical reaction. Your body will put the brakes on in regards to stress by causing a physical reaction too uncomfortable to ignore. The fight or flight response kicks in, causing us to focus on the anxiety we are experiencing.
Anxiety and panic attacks are fueled by unreasonable feelings of doom and dread. The sudden surge of the energy associated with doom can leave you feeling as though you are soon to be in a situation that you have no control over. In reacting to that, you manifest the symptoms of a full blown panic attack. It is imperative to seek treatment before the condition becomes such that one is no longer living life and can find no joy in anything. Panic attacks are not dangerous physically, but they can certainly be a mood killer.
Treatment for anxiety and panic attacks differ depending upon the specialized area you choose to pursue. Traditional treatment is based on medicines and therapy. Many have found success in that approach. Others have found addiction stronger than the attacks they suffer. What sort of treatment may be right for you? The process of elimination may be your most comprehensive route. The first thing is getting the diagnosis. While not difficult to recognize, a true diagnosis is needed. Once that is accomplished, your doctor will want go over your treatment options. Though medicine can alleviate some symptoms, it is considered a short term fix.
Anxiety and panic attacks have also been examined by the homeopathic community and thought to be a condition that can be cured with a combination of natural remedy, therapy and, believe it or not, sleep! A recent study has been done linking insomnia to anxiety which can lead to the panic attacks. A sharp rise or fall in hormones can cause a sleep disturbance that if allowed to become a pattern, resets the anxiety level in the body to a higher level than what we normally experience. Do your research and decide what treatment is best for you.
