PANIC ATTACK

Feeling suddenly the combination of these are the symptoms of a panic attack
✦ High stress
✦ Sweating and shaking
✦ Increased blood pressure
✦ Uneasiness chest /chest pain
✦ Extreme chills
✦ Dizziness
✦ Hot flash
✦ Nausea/upset stomach
✦ Shortness of breath
✦ Fear of dying and many others.

RISK FACTORS OF A PANIC ATTACK

✫ Stress
✫ Family history
✫ Changes in life
✫ Traumatic even
✫ Smoking
✫ Excessive caffeine

HOW TO CONTROL A PANIC ATTACK?

If one feels an anxiety or panic attack coming on, they can try the following to control it:

♦ Close eyes and take slow deep breaths
♦ Feel the stomach fill with air as you inhale. Count to four and exhale. Repeat it until
breathing slows down.
♦ Practice mindful meditation if possible
♦ Meditation helps a lot to calm down.

♦ Use of relaxation techniques like guided imagery, aromatherapy, and muscle relaxation.

OTHER TREATMENTS

Ⅰ) Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy, helps to learn how to
change unhealthy/negative thoughts and behaviors that can trigger panic attacks.

ⅠⅠ) Medications: They may include: antidepressants· ant- anxiety drugs.

ⅠⅠⅠ)Lifestyle changes:

• Try to reduce sources of stress in life.
• Regular, moderate exercise.
• Practice meditation or yoga

• Have a balanced diet.
• Join a support group for people with anxiety or panic attacks

• Limit the consumption of alcohol, drugs, and caffeine.

SUGGESTIONS

Timely treatment can help to control the symptoms and prevent further complications. Many
times, they feel embarrassed to tell anyone, including their doctors or closed ones about what
they are experiencing because of the fear of being judged. Instead, they suffer in silence; distance
themselves from friends, family, and others who could help them. Let us hope that increased
education and awareness will allow people to feel more empowered to discuss their problems
and fears with a healthcare professional and seek appropriate medical treatment at
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