Article by Emma Hudson

There are two treatments for panic attacks – medication and psychological therapies. Some people advocate the former while others support the former; some insist on a combination of the two. It all gets a bit confusing so how do you know which treatment course to follow?

First of all, there is no single approach that suits everybody when it comes to panic attacks and anxiety disorders. A cornerstone of effective therapy is that it is individually tailored to the person after a detailed study of the symptoms and when they occur. This should apply regardless of which panic attack treatment you choose to follow – and, in the end, it is your choice and you have to feel comfortable with it.

Read the rest of this entry

Read the rest of this entry

Read the rest of this entry

Article by Richard J. Kennedy

Panic and anxiety disorder affects close to 40 million people in the United States, and those totals reflect only the adult population. It is also estimated that 1 in every 10 children and adolescents will also struggle with some form of anxiety. So, where exactly can you turn for information and support if you suspect that you or a loved one may be affected?

Anxiety is a perfectly normal human emotion, but when anxiety becomes severe, persistent and gets in the way of normal functioning it could be an indication of an anxiety disorder. While there are many different types of anxiety disorders, including Generalized Snxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Agoraphobia, the one characteristic that unifies all of them is a pervasive sense of fear and unwanted, uncomfortable thoughts. These thoughts and fears, when left untreated can cause serious problems – both personally and professionally – for the anxiety or panic sufferer.

Read the rest of this entry

Read the rest of this entry

Read the rest of this entry

Read the rest of this entry

Read the rest of this entry

Article by Charlotte Wilson

The experience of panic attack is so terrible that it jolts not only the physical existence of a person, but also proves to be destructive as it drains you psychologically. Several techniques are being used over the world as cure for panic attacks; however, studies reveal that it is very important to know and understand the reasons behind your inherent fear that triggers panic attacks.

The reasons for panic attacks may vary from person to person and so also the treatment required for panic attack cure. Some of you might be afraid of public speaking, while some might fear driving; however in almost all cases it happens that the person suffering from anxiety disorder is aloof from the idea of being struck by a bout of panic attack.

Read the rest of this entry

Article by Laura Tran

Some conditions that cause anxiety panic attacks can be successfully treated, so it is important to know the cause of the anxiety attacks. Examples:

- If panic attacks are caused by a thyroid condition, they should stop once the thyroid is treated.

Read the rest of this entry