Regain Peace of Mind With Hypnotherapy for Effective Panic Attacks Treatment

What Is Panic Disorder?

Do you ever have the feeling of uncontrollable panic? Are you looking for ways to manage episodes of intense panic?

Feelings of extreme panic can be very distressing and debilitating. Many individuals who experience a panic attack fear experiencing another one due to the intensity of the accompanying physical sensations.

Panic disorder involves the experience of panic attacks followed by ongoing fears of experiencing further panic attack episodes. Panic attacks can trigger very intense physical symptoms, and individuals often believe they are experiencing a cardiac event. As such, the psychological distress associated with a panic attack is often intense.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy treatment can help a sufferer learn ways to stop a panic from occurring. It isn’t easy to stop a panic attack but therapy for panic disorder is a great first step to take to manage symptoms and help prevent panic attacks in future. Exposure therapy is also a common treatment method focused on partaking in activities that may trigger a panic attack, doing this regularly . 

Exposure therapy is a common CBT method that focuses on confronting the fears and beliefs associated with panic disorder to help you engage in activities you have been avoiding. This kind of mental health treatment is sometimes used along with stress management and relaxation techniques. Breathing exercises are also very important, deep breathing helps to calm the body and mind and give us something to focus on.

Medication

Health care providers may prescribe medication to treat panic disorder. Different types of medication can be effective, including:

• Antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
• Beta-blockers
• Anti-anxiety medications can help reduce symptoms

It is important to remind yourself that the symptoms are temporary and within your control. Learning to manage panic attacks requires being aware of signs and symptoms of panic attacks and then taking the correct steps to stop them from occurring.

What Triggers Panic Attacks?

Panic Attacks often happen out of the blue, without warning, and sometimes with no apparent trigger. They’re different from an anxiety attack as these are usually brought on by a perceived stressor or threat, while panic attacks typically occur without a trigger. 

A panic attack may be a one-time occurrence, although people may experience repeat episodes. Specific situations in which you feel endangered or unable to escape usually trigger recurrent panic attacks – primarily if that situation has caused a panic attack before. 

Although the exact causes of panic attacks and panic disorder are unclear, the tendency to have one might actually run in the family. There may also be a connection with major life transitions such as graduating from school, beginning a new job, marriage, or becoming a parent. Severe stress, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or job loss, can also trigger panic attacks. Medical conditions and other physical causes can also cause panic attacks.