In one time or another, most people would experience panic attack at least once in their lifetime. A panic is usually a natural reaction for a belief that a threat is coming. Some people experience panic attacks in a regular basis and are not able to get rid of them, making their lives miserable and abnormal due to fear. Unless the person seeks treatment for panic attacks he will not be able to live a normal life.
There are persons who experience these attacks in a frequent manner; in this case this is usually referred to as a disorder. It usually happens to people who have a family history of other mental disorders such as depression. These individuals are more prone to developing this kind of panic disorder. Panic attacks usually last between 5 to 30 minutes but in some cases, it may last longer. The symptoms for panic disorder reach its peak at around 10 minutes and slowly subside, but by then the person is already drained, tired, and disoriented.
Symptoms for panic attacks include dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, racing thoughts, nausea, a feeling of losing control, and nervousness. For normal persons panic is when there is an imminent danger but for those who are suffering from panic disorder, they will experience panic attacks even in the absence of danger.
So many people suffer from this dreadful mental condition every day. It could happen anytime and anywhere. Sometimes persons will experience an attack for fear of having another attack. Symptoms may appear even when the person is enjoying his daily walk, during shopping, while driving, and even with a large group of people.
These episodes will greatly affect the person's way of life as well as the people around him. Some would develop a fear of riding a plane, driving his car, or even doing the simplest things such as riding the elevator. Many people everyday have quit their jobs, ended relationships and gave up their dreams by giving in to the fears they have.
A known treatment is available right now which involves a therapy with a counsellor, this way issues will be addressed to be able to determine the reason how the panic attacks begun in the first place. This would also make the individual understand why the attacks are happening, thereby helping him and the counsellor cure the disorder.
In addition to working with a counsellor a good set of self-help books would greatly help the mental condition of the individual. It will come as a supplemental treatment to the sessions he has with the counsellor. Watching his diet and having just a little exercise would go a long way to cure the disorder. This way, he will be able to combat the disorder not just with a healthy mind but also with a healthy body.
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