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Panic Disorders

Panic disorders are a common anxiety condition in which the sufferer experiences panic attacks.

What Causes Panic?

When you have a panic attack for the first time, you might be confused as to what is happening, what it means, and how it got started. The causes for panic disorders vary from patient to patient, making it difficult to name just one cause. For some, the stress of life can cause panic, but for others, they might have family members who have had issues with anxiety. Still others may have suffered a traumatic event, leaving them with feelings of panic and anxiety.

How Does an Anxiety Attack Feel?

If you're having a panic attack, it can encompass a variety of symptoms, including sweatiness, heart palpitations, chest pain and pressure, as well as feelings of depersonalization. Many people report they feel like they're going to lose control or that they are going to go crazy. Everyone's symptoms are different, but the basic structure of a panic attack is that the symptoms can come on rapidly and then they peak at ten minutes before slowly resolving. At the end of the panic attack, a person might feel exhausted or spent, needing to eat or to drink water in order to collect themselves.

Does This Sound Like You?

If you're concerned that you might be having panic attacks, here are some questions to ask yourself:

• Have you been under a lot of stress?
• Do you take time for yourself?
• Do you find yourself reaching for alcohol to help with stress?
• Do you have friends you can talk to?
• Are there moments where it feels like you're going crazy?
• Do you find it difficult to sit still or relax?
• Do you work a lot of hours a week?

If you're someone who's already at a high stress level most of the time, you might be prone to panic attacks. While this doesn't mean that you will have an episode of anxiety, you may be at a greater risk.

Anxiety Treatments

Thankfully, there are a number of treatments readily available for those with panic disorders. For those with the disorder, this might include long bouts of panic attacks as well as a dread they will occur again. By taking sedatives, anti-depressants, or SSRIs, a patient can manage their panic before it occurs. Some of these medications can have dangerous side effects, so you will need to discuss these options thoroughly to ensure you are making the best decision for yourself. Note too that some of these panic disorder medications will need to be taken on a daily basis for at least two weeks before you will see any improvement.

Finding the Right Specialist

In addition to panic disorder medications, you will want to make sure you are looking into a physician who can monitor your progress. Typically, your family doctor can help to rule out any other conditions which might be causing panic attack symptoms. And you may also want to consider a therapist who can help you determine the causes for your attacks and how to deal with these causes. By working together, you can learn how to change your thinking patterns and stop a panic attack.

While panic attacks are frightening, they are generally not harmful to the body. But over time, if the attacks continue, they can affect your ability to enjoy life. By learning how to manage your panic now, you can create a path to a calmer and more enjoyable life.