Feeling anxious is perfectly normal, and something we will all experience from time to time. However an anxiety attack, which is an overwhelming fear that can hit with no warning and for no obvious reason, isn’t.

An anxiety attack will normally last for around ten minutes, but some people seem to suffer them for as long as an hour at a time. You would probably be surprised to know that research indicates that as high as one out of every 75 of the population worldwide has or will suffer an anxiety attack at some time in their lives.

Anxiety attacks can provoke a really strong urge in the person who is suffering, to run away or escape from where the attack began – it can be linked with chest pain, shortness of breath, and even a feeling of impending doom. Many people that suffer with anxiety attacks say that they feel as though they are dying, losing control of their emotions and their behavior, or going crazy.

If a person has a particular phobia, then they will often experience anxiety and/or panic attacks. These will usually be over quickly, as soon as whatever triggered it is removed. Read more »

Panic attacks are a very common chronic disorder.  People who suffer with panic attacks can experience fear and discomfort to the point of wanting to avoid the outside world.  This disorder can be treated successfully once the disorder in diagnosed.

Panic attack treatment usually consists of two types of therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy or Pharmacological therapy and in some cases a combination of both.
Cognitive- behavioral therapy coaches panic attack sufferers to predict and anticipate the situations or emotions which trigger and produce their panic attacks.
The premise here is, if the patient is aware of when, who, why or where their attacks are most likely to occur they can plan ahead and take proactive measures to control their attacks. This type of panic attack treatment can be quite successful when dealing with sufferers whose attacks are mild and associated with social situations or actions. Read more »

What are the most common panic attack causes?  This question is asked by millions of panic disorder sufferers everyday.  These individuals are tired of feeling fearful and are looking for someone to offer a clear and definite answer. Unfortunately, there is no one answer to this question. There are however, many theories and studies that show a number of possible panic attack causes. Some of the most common and strongly supported are:

Low Stress Response: Some doctors have found in recent studies that individuals who suffer from panic disorders or have severe panic attacks may have an imbalance or low tolerance of the body’s natural stress response. In laymen’s terms, their biological alarm turns on and stays on, with little or no provocation.

This same research shows that these same individuals may not be able to produce enough of the body’s naturally produced anxiety-reducing substances. This inability can lead to inappropriate emotions such as fear and terror developing over ordinary every day occurrences. Read more »

Stress level has been linked to many health problems and disorders. Panic attacks and anxiety disorders are no exception. Dealing with panic and/or anxiety attacks can be a trying task, one that can lead to lifelong struggles and fear. However, by reducing the stress level in both your personal and professional life, you can move foreword toward an anxiety-free life.

It is true that not all of life’s stresses can be reduced, but there are a lot which can be worked on and improved over time with the proper approach and commitment. This is especially true for stresses surrounding your professional life. Many people who are dealing with panic attacks will list office responsibilities and deadlines as two of their most common panic attack triggers.

By taking precautionary measures and using simple planning techniques these triggers can be controlled and your panic attacks reduced. Some specialists suggest that people who suffer regular job related anxiety should do as much as they can to surround themselves with objects, textures and even other people who tend to have a calming effect. Read more »

Anxiety disorder symptoms can vary from extreme fear and phobia to muscle tension and sweating. However, these symptoms can change, increase and become more extreme the longer an anxiety disorder goes undiagnosed. Some studies showed that in the last year alone one in every three patients who suffered with anxiety disorder symptoms went untreated, and some were even prescribed unnecessary medications due to a wrongful diagnosis. The following are the four most common anxiety disorders and the symptoms they may present.

Panic Disorder.
A person suffering with severe Panic disorder can be affected by feelings of intense fear any time, any place, without warning. The physical anxiety disorder symptoms associated with Panic disorders include heart palpitations, chest pain, trouble breathing, nausea, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, and disconnection with reality and even a strong belief of impending death or doom. Read more »