Treatment of Panic Disorder

It is possible to have one panic attack after another in waves to have an extended period of time. This can appear to be one continuous attack. But if you've continuous symptoms that don't go away inside an hour, you probably aren't having a panic attack. You need to seek medical care right away. Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety and panic at certain times during their lifetime. It is a perfectly natural response, particularly when you're in a dangerous or stressful situation. However, for people with panic disorder, feelings of anxiety, stress and panic occur regularly and also at any time.

For many people, the feelings of panic occur very rarely during periods of stress or illness. A person who experiences recurring panic attacks has been said to have panic disorder, which is a type of anxiety disorder. They often have recurring and unexpected panic attacks and persistent fears of repeated attacks. The goal of treatment is to help you function well during everyday life. Using both medicines and talk therapy works best.

Learn about panic

Simply knowing more about panic will go a long way towards relieving your distress. So read up on anxiety, panic disorder, and also the fight-or-flight response experienced during a panic attack. You’ll learn that the sensations and feelings you've when you panic are normal and that you aren’t going insane.

Practice relaxation techniques

When practiced regularly, activities such as yoga, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation strengthen the body’s relaxation response-the opposite of the stress response involved with anxiety and panic. And not only do these relaxation practices promote relaxation, they also increase feelings of joy and equanimity. So find time for them in your daily routine.

Avoid smoking and caffeine

Smoking and caffeine can provoke panic attacks in people who are susceptible. As a result, it’s a good idea to avoid cigarettes, coffee, and other caffeinated beverages. Also be careful with medications which contain stimulants, such as diet pills and non-drowsy cold medications.

Learn how to control your breathing

Hyperventilation brings on many sensations (such as lightheadedness and tightness of the chest) that occur during a panic attack. Deep breathing, around the other hand, can relieve the symptoms of panic. By learning to control your breathing, you develop a coping skill that you could use to calm yourself down when you start to feel anxious. If you know how you can control your breathing, you are also less likely to create the very sensations that you are afraid of.