Panic Attacks Symptoms Are Treatable

Panic attack symptoms can be some or all of the following;

Shaking, trembling, sweating

Breathing difficulties and hyperventilation

racing heartbeat, chest pains

Overwhelming fear of dying or going crazy

Hot flashes or chills

Stomach and intestinal pains

Panic attacks seldom include all of these symtoms all the time. The severity of the symptoms also can very by person and attack.

The good news is that most panic attacks are not dangerous and usually last no more than 10 minutes. Although panic attack disorder typically comes on without warning, the attacks and symptoms can continue for hours. This is similar to a rolling excitement were a person can be brought to a very agitated state then left to relax only to be agitated once again.

During the time of agitation however, the level of fear is uncontrolled and out of proportion and even unrelated to the given situation.

Panic attack treatment typically includes medication and counseling to gain control of the attacks. Many antidepressants such as Zoloft and benzodiazepines such as Xanax and Alprazolam.

One note of caution is that according to John Steinberg, Medical Director of the Chemical Dependency Program at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, about 1.5 million people become addicted to benzodiazepines each year. This suggests that although the medication can help bring panic attacks under control there is a risk of addiction.

Counseling, specifically cognitive behavior therapy or CBT has been used as a long term solution to bring anxiety attack symptoms under control.

Depending on the severity of the attacks and symptoms, you may want to consider the possibility of developing a treatment plan with a qualified behavioral or psychological counselor specially trained to work with anxiety patients. They are better able to not only develop a treatment program but can more accurately diagnose your specific anxiety disorder.

It's only through an accurate diagnosis can you or your loved one expect to obtain relief from the stress of ongoing panic symptoms.

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