by Tess Thompson
With over 19 million adults affected by them, anxiety disorders
are the most common of all mental illnesses in the United States.
There are many different types of anxiety disorders, including
generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and
panic attacks, to name a few, but all of them produce symptoms of
excessive fear and dread and can be debilitating to those who
suffer from them. Learning how to treat anxiety disorders requires
time, practice and patience because in almost all cases, anxiety
is best treated by behavioral therapy and not by prescription
medication.
Panic attacks are a particularly disabling kind of anxiety
disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health,
Panic Disorder is characterized by repeated episodes of intense
fear that occur frequently and without warning. Panic attacks can
last anywhere from a couple of minutes to over a half hour. Most
people who suffer from panic episodes usually experience sweating,
trembling, rapid heart beat and shortness of breath, and can
sometimes also experience chills, cramps, hot flashes, nausea and
dizziness.
Panic Disorder is most effectively treated with a combination of
psychotherapy and learned relaxation techniques. Many researchers
believe that panic attacks are tied to the body's natural
"fight-or-flight" response to danger, and learning to
recognize the physiological sensations that accompany this
response is an important first step in anxiety relief. Therapy can
also focus on identifying the irrational fears that produce
attacks (fear of dying, fear of embarassment...etc) and teaching
coping skills. Relaxation and imagery techniques are also commonly
taught to help those who suffer from Panic Disorder to alleviate
symptoms of panic attacks while they are experiencing them. In all
cases, exercises and techniques taught in therapy must be
practiced daily in order to be truly effective.
While prescription medication is not usually an appropriate
treatment for Panic Disorder, there are natural treatments for
anxiety which have been used safely and effectively for centuries
to treat symptoms of anxiety. Lavender (or Lavendula Augustifolia)
is on of the most popular popular panic attack remedies and is
used for its calming properties and its role as a general nervous
system tonic. Passion Flower and Lemon Balm are other excellent
natural anxiety and panic attack treatments.
If left untreated, Panic Disorder can intensify to a crippling
degree and leave some sufferers fearful of even leaving home.
Professional help and a true commitment to battling the disorder
are necessary components in your ability to overcome your anxiety
and to begin to lead a less anxiety-ridden, healthier life. |
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