FAQ: Anxiety and Panic Attacks
 

In America alone, over 20 million people undergo stress and other symptoms associated with anxiety and panic attacks. While many believe it’s “all in their heads,” let’s take a look at the facts surrounding anxiety and panic attacks.

Q: Do Doctors today recognize the seriousness of anxiety and panic attacks?

A: Yes, anxiety attacks have been classified with Mental Disorders (as opposed to Medical Disorders). And physicians realize that these can be debilitating.

Q: What causes these attacks?

A: The root of them is fear and stress. Three of the leading stress generators today are the environment, changes of the body and those of the mind. How the mind handles stress is of major focus in these cases.

Q: Is there a cure for these attacks?

A: The good news is that you can change the way you handle and deal with stress! When people face their problems, they face their fears and stress.

Q: What is a major symptom most people face with their attacks? And what can help “fix” this?

A: When people with anxiety and panic disorders get afraid, they immediately begin breathing shallowly which actually increases their discomfort even more. In a nutshell, sufferers need to take charge: (1) Plant yourself firmly, either sitting or standing, feet flat on floor. (2) Gently push down with feet, grounding yourself, while taking deep breaths slowly in, then exhaling slowly out; slowly in – hold breath, then slowly out. Repeat for about 5 minutes to calm down. There are more exercises to help. This is a brief version, a 2-step.

Q: What happens next? How do you “face your fears” in a healthy manner.

A: Again this has a more in-depth answer, but to point to a major answer to help, you need to face triggers. This is not an overnight process. But there are good systems for facing triggers, one at a time, so that your fears hold less to no more power over you.

Adults have their own lives to be responsible for and need to take charge, make decisions and be responsible. No one will make perfect decisions all the time. We all take risks daily. The good news is that with a proper mindset in place and the right tools to face life’s daily challenges, facing our fears can get much easier over time. Like learning to ride a bike, there are ups and downs, but wonderful rides are ahead for those who master the concept.

Learn more with your own copy of: The “Curing Your Anxiety and Panic Attacks” Guide
 

Curing your Anxiety and Panic Attacks