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[P46]Panic Attacks And Caffeine

by James Redder, Jam

Panic attacks are themselves part of a larger anxiety problem which displays both real and emotional manifestations. Of all the medical problems a person can have, a panic attack is probably one of the most intrusive. Scientific research into the reasons for a panic attack show that a large percentage of those who are likely to experience a panic attack carry the gene dubbed DUP25. This article hopes to show that there are options available to panic attack sufferers.
You will have an advantage if you know what to look for if an attack is imminent and what to do about it. The symptoms of a panic attack normally follow the same pattern of the victim feeling their throat and chest tighten which leads to breathing trouble. Other symptoms include a dizzy feeling and increased heart rate which then turns into a fear that something really bad is about to occur. The fear cycle feeds itself increasing the effect of the panic attack on the victim.
The feeling of chest pain merely makes the situation worse and increases the fear leading to full scale panic attack. The prescription medication the doctor will supply is based on how often the attacks occur and there severity.
Usually any physical symptoms are followed by psychological ones that may make you feel that reality is slipping away from you. If you experience these symptoms then you should seek out the help of your doctor. Panic attacks sometimes start when a person is required to do something they do not feel confident about; this is why I had my most recent attack.
A healthy diet and regular physical exercise are two habits which could help reduce the number of opportunities for a panic attack to occur along with situations which could cause stress. A quick solution is to exploit panic attack medications that are known to reduce your symptoms.
While a number of attacks can usually be controlled by the sufferer, there are those severe panic attacks that require medication which would have to be prescribed by your doctor. Some natural and herbal remedies are available which have some success in controlling conditions that are stress or depression related including panic attacks. The use of music has long been effective as a calming aid and it can work with stopping a panic attack as can forcing the muscles to relax or performing yoga.
When looking for a long term solution for panic attack symptoms, you cannot rely on pills, antidepressants or other chemical solutions.

Many people are so badly affect by panic attacks that they let it take over their lives. They do not like going out and they don't take part in activities. They fear that they will make a fool of themselves. The panic attack is normally temporary, but it does feel very long when it is happening. Many people describe the incident as a heart attack. In fact, a lot of people are rushed into the hospital thinking that they are having a heart attack when it is not.

Try to avoid caffeine, which is present in tea, coffee, chocolate, and colas. Research at the University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil has shown that if you suffer from panic attacks, caffeine makes both your chances of having an attack and the severity of the attack much more serious. If you can reduce caffeine, or avoid it altogether, you will have more success in preventing panic attacks

Breath control.

One of the symptoms of panic attacks is hyperventilation, which makes you feel light headed and dizzy. Breathing deeply and slowly will help you to control this, and can help you to stop it from starting! So practice taking slow, deep breaths to control or even prevent panic attacks. There are many other health benefits to doing this, too, such as improved circulation and better quality sleep.

Think positively!

Many people say that thinking happy or positive thoughts - or nothing at all - when they feel a panic attack starting, they can stop it or at least reduce it. Think of a happy occasion, a scene from your favourite film, or your favourite song to make yourself feel more positive. You have to train yourself to turn these thoughts on at will, which can be difficult in the beginning. Until this becomes easy for you, try counting down from 100 to 1. If you can combine this with your slow breathing, so much the better!

Exercise.

Did you know that a rush of adrenaline often accompanies a panic attack? You can avoid these rushes by exercising. Good news if you hate gyms - walking for about half an hour every day, ideally in a park, woodland or other natural environment, is enough. This helps you to release the adrenalin that your body builds up and stores, so there is never a large amount in your body that can make a panic attack worse. You will find, also, that as you are walking (or cycling, or whatever you choose), you will be breathing more deeply, and probably thinking positive thoughts!

All of these things will help. Sometimes, though, they are not enough. You may need some professional help for a while, and these experts may use techniques such as hypnosis or cognitive behavioural therapy which will help to identify the problem and then develop the techniques that will help you most to control your panic attacks or prevent them completely.

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