Anxiety attacks symptoms varies in different forms and the most common of all is
characterized but not limited to the following: Increase heartbeats,
Nervousness, Chest pains, Shaking, Weakness, Dizziness, Profound sweating,
sweaty palms and nausea.
As each and everyone is biologically different, every individual therefore
experience different forms of reaction or symptoms. The most common of all
anxiety attacks symptoms is the increase pounding of heartbeats which causes
many first timers to think that they are experiencing a heart attack.
It is important to note that 'symptoms' is an acronym used to describe the
effects of an illness. Anxiety is nothing more than a behavioral condition that
is set at an extreme level of response.
Remember, though it produces scary sensations, It is NOT an illness...
Medically theorized, anxiety is a reaction caused by an organ called Amygdala
which controls autonomic responses associated with fear . When one senses
danger, this organ reacts and functioned in mobilizing a person to move away or
avoid apparent threats. However, this organ can be conditioned and set to react
at an extreme level in the event whereby the brain had been exposed to long term
stress or trauma.
Note that true FEAR can only be present when faced with something that is
physically there to be afraid of. For example; life threatening danger, robbery,
war, natural disaster etc. If one is experiencing anxiety attacks symptoms when
there is nothing there to be afraid of... one is just experiencing the
sensations of fear but NOT true fear!
In other words, during an attack, it is the feelings and thoughts of something
that is virtually there but is in fact not. These feelings are just a
malfunction of an appropriate response and nothing more.
There are a few different types of anxiety but the most basic that causes one to
experience the anxiety attack symptoms are Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)
and Panic disorder.
The first type is caused by the overstimulation of the anxiety and is
experienced in a form of "crisis". When something extremely bad happens to or
around a person, he or she may have difficulty recovering. PTSD can cause a
person to experience flashbacks of the event. This disorder can occur
immediately or may even take months or years to develop.
The second type is like a hedge to the first type. In this type, the ego
determines the coping mechanisms available and chooses the best response given
its capacity from both the external and internal factors.
One of the most effective ways to treat anxiety and panic attacks is Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy. This therapy focuses on the thinking patterns and behaviors
that are the triggers of the anxiety attacks. It helps you look at your fears in
a more realistic light.
Another way is called Exposure Therapy. In this therapy, you are being exposed
to the physical sensations of panic but in a safe, controlled environment. This
allows you the opportunity to learn healthier ways of coping with the attacks.
Overtime, you will get the feel of a greater sense of control over your panic
and become less afraid of these attacks symptoms.
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