Do you think you're suffering from panic attacks? Unsure of whether or not you should get a panic attack treatment? What are the basic symptoms of a full-blown panic attack? Here's a story that might help you.
Usually calm and collected Jill had never experienced an anxiety attack until that momentous day when she had that Big Fight with her mother over family dinner.
She had gotten to her parents' house already stressed out from work and tired from taking care of the kids.
So, when her mother complained about some trivial matter, Jill felt like something in her snapped.
She suddenly felt out of control: her heart was pounding, her limbs were starting to go numb, she felt icy cold and she was struggling for breath.
She only started to calm down when her husband took her out for a walk in the open air.
Does this sound familiar to you? If you've experienced all the symptoms mentioned above, then you have been a victim of a full-blown anxiety attack.
People should remember, though, that anxiety attacks can happen to anyone and are pretty normal.
But when they begin to happen frequently, then you should think about getting treatment.
What kinds of panic attack treatment are available? - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: This therapy helps you to reason with your irrational fears.
If you're afraid of crossing a bridge, for example, your therapist will help you see how this fear is really baseless.
What are the chances of you falling off a bridge without you actually driving your car over it? - Exposure Therapy: This therapy exposes you to the physical sensations of fear and panic in a safe and controlled environment.
The goal here is for you to get used to the feeling of anxiety, so you can handle it better.
- Anti-depressants: These must be taken only with your doctor's permission.
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