Panic attacks are when you feel very fearful and uncomfortable. Some of the signs are trembling, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, sometimes choking, or your heart rate may speed up or slow down. Panic attacks can be controlled with special treatment.
You often go to the hospital emergency rooms when you have a panic attack. You will also receive medication when you go to the hospital. You might also go to psychotherapy, where you will learn how to view panic attacks differently and reduce anxiety. This treatment can help reduce and prevent panic attacks. Panic disorders can be genetic. But you can also develop it even if no one in your family has it. You can also develop panic attacks or disorders for having a stressful life, physical illness, a major life stress, medications you may be taking, or fear.
What to do if you have panic attacks?
- Go get a medical examination. You need this to see if you any physical conditions. You can ask for a blood test or an E.C.G.
- Change your life style. Certain things you do may cause you to have panic attacks like over-working.
- Learn to live with your panic attacks.
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