The Day to Day Stress Of Living With Panic Attacks

We live in a stressful world, it is virtually impossible to escape from the anxiety provoking events of life. Old or young, rich or poor, we must face life head on and in so doing we occasionally meet up with obstacles. Many of these obstacles are simply unavoidable and the stress associated with such can bring on panic attacks for some.

Some of us are well equipped to handle frustrations, for some a traffic jam seems to provide an opportunity to enjoy some music on the radio or to make a phone call, but for many others a traffic jam can result in total anxiety. And for still others, this situation could induce a panic attack.

The numbers associated with panic attacks are staggering. It is estimated that over six million Americans over the age of 18 suffer with this disorder. Fifty to sixty percent of those individuals also suffer from depression. Panic attacks can develop at any age; however, the average onset is at about 25 years. Panic attacks are more common in women than men, but men are not immune to stress. Some studies have shown that men in the 40 to 50 year range are more likely to develop panic attacks.

Panic attacks typically come on very suddenly, without warning. The sufferer may experience any of the following symptoms:

Sense of impending death

Intense need to escape from immediate surroundings

Trouble swallowing

Dizziness

Headache

Chest pain

Abdominal cramps

Nausea

Hot flashes

Chills

Hyperventilation

Shortness of breath

Trembling

Sweating

Rapid heart rate

Fear of going crazy

Intense dread

The attacks usually peak within 10 minutes and last no more than 20 to 30 minutes. After an attack the individual is likely to experience feelings of exhaustion, fatigue, and perhaps the most debilitating after affect is that of an extreme fear of another attack. Because the individual experiences so many distressful feelings during a panic attack he/she not only does not want to go through the stress again but there is also a fear that the next time will occur in an even more problematic place or time.

There are three basic descriptions of the common types of panic attacks:

1) Unexpected: this panic attack seems to come out of the blue, without any expectation that the attack will occur.

2) Situational: seems to be brought on by particular events, situations, or places.

3) Situationally Predisposed: panic attack is likely to happen, but it does not always occur in this particular situation.

It is easy to understand that panic attack sufferers deal with added stressors that others may not have to endure. The fear of having an attack in undesired locations and times can lead to the individual avoiding such situations. Many conclude that their home is their safe zone and thus spend increasingly more time there. According to recent studies one in three panic attack sufferers also develop agoraphobia.

Medications as well as natural treatments are available to help with anxiety disorders. The first step to recovery is seeking help.

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Debbie Allen is a writer, Internet Marketer and Personal/Life Coach. You can visit her Internet Marketing site at: http://www.InternetDivaDeb.com

Facing Anxiety Before Your Job Interview

It's your first Job Interview tomorrow. The interview is for one of the many jobs you've applied for in the past month after graduation. After receiving the good news, your hands start to grow numb. You're starting to feel butterflies in your stomach. It's not a very good feeling. You wanted this job so much, and now that you have a chance to be interviewed for it you feel that you might just not be ready enough to handle the responsibility. Perspiration starts to slide down your face. This odd feeling leave you thinking if you did the right thing applying for the job.

The next day, a few hours before your first interview, you feel like backing out. It seems that the pressure is just too much for you to take right now. But then you realize that you really must push through with the interview lest you become jobless all your life. So you muster all your strength, and take the interview. A few days later you receive a response from your employer that you are hired, and perfect for your job. You inhale and exhale a few times, knowing that you've passed a big test, one that will certainly define your career.

Now looking back it seems that the challenge was not that hard at all. It was all just in your mind. And it leaves you asking what could have caused that undesirable feeling of self-doubt and panic.

What you got into my friend was a strong bout of Anxiety. Yes, Anxiety can be a very potent force in keeping even the most determined individuals from taking a step forward. Anxiety can leave you mentally paralyzed from making reasoned judgments for fear of failure or rejection, or for a variety of reasons.

There are several ways to combat anxiety. The first step is to recognize and accept that you have anxiety problems. You can then approach the problem by realizing what situations can give you anxiety. You then work on those issues and try to determine a good scenario to solve them, or a good way to calm your mind before making any decisions on them. Anxiety attacks usually come when there is overpowering pressure being applied on someone. To face this pressure you must try to think logically, and do not tell yourself that there's no use of trying or that you will fail without even trying in the first place. Give yourself some breathing exercises or count one to ten before going over any decision. During anxiety attacks you will certainly make rash decisions which might be detrimental or can even cause you more pressure. What you want to achieve at this point, is the capacity to still think logically amidst the situation, to be able to sort out a better solution to the problem.

If the anxiety still persists, a calming walk, a cup of tea or even light music can give you some distractions to help you steer away your mind temporarily. After which you can come back with a clear head to deal with things.

And if the anxiety still continues, amidst all your caution and proper response to it, you may seek medical advice.

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