Panic Attack and Anxiety Attack Frequently Asked Questions
How Common Are Anxiety
Disorders?
Very. If you suffer from overwhelming anxiety
and fear you are NOT alone. Estimates show 1 in 4 people will
suffer the affects of an anxiety disorder at some point during
their life. Over 40 million Americans currently suffer from an
anxiety disorder.
What are the Common Anxiety Disorder Symptoms?
· A rapid or pounding heartbeat.
· Increased sweating.
· Visible shaking or internal trembling.
· Experience a choking feeling, or find it difficult to
swallow.
· Shortness of breath or a feeling of being smothered.
· Feel as though you are having a heart attack associated
with pain or discomfort in your chest.
· Discomfort in the stomach including nausea, bloating
or indigestion.
· Light headedness or dizziness.
· Feel as though everything around you isn't real.
· Feel as if you don't really exist.
· Feel as if you are losing control of your life or that
you are going crazy.
· You may feel a tingling or numbness in your face or
extremities.
· You may experience hot flushes or chills.
Can Anxiety be Life Threatening?
Absolutely not. Because people with anxiety disorders experience
symptoms that feel terrifying they often believe they may be life-threatening
when in fact they are harmless. Your body is simply setting off
a "false alarm" even though no real danger exists.
What Are the Typical Causes of an Anxiety Disorder?
Experts believe several of the contributing factors are a physical
overreaction to stress or biological factors, an overload of stress
and or lifestyle factors, childhood environment, and genetic factors
An anxiety disorder is caused by a combination of several of
these factors working together over a period of time. Usually
one factor alone does not result in an anxiety disorder.
Can Anxiety Disorders Be Treated?
Yes. To be effective a long term treatment option should provide
an anxiety sufferer; reduced or eliminated physical symptoms,
correction of anxious thought patterns, and addressing avoidance
behavior.
Are Prescription Drugs an Effective Cure
For Anxiety?
Although prescription drugs can be helpful in reducing
anxiety symptoms they do not address the root causes of anxiety.
To effectively cure anxiety long term, it is important to incorporate
lifestyle strategies to reduce stress and to change anxiety-promoting
thought patterns, and address anxious behaviors.
Is it Possible to Expect a Complete Recovery?
Yes. By combining proper treatment, change, and effort, it is
not unreasonable to experience a complete recovery
from anxiety.
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