FAQs on Panic Symptoms and Anxiety Causes
People have to be made aware of the many different factors involving panic disorder if they want to be able to control and treat panic and anxiety disorders.
In this article, we have compiled some of the frequently asked questions on panic symptoms and causes of anxiety in hopes of helping people suffering from panic and anxiety disorders.
These FAQs were taken from the book "Perfectly Panic Free", which thoroughly discusses anxiety disorders, focusing on panic disorder and how to address it.
What are the causes of panic attacks? Probable triggers or causes of panic attacks are a combination of biological and environmental factors which may include heredity, brain abnormalities, substance abuse and stress.
Although the real or exact cause of the attacks are not known.
Its recurrence is usually due to the fear of the initial attack.
When having a panic attack what symptoms should be expected? Some of the most common symptoms are: Dizziness Chest pains Choking Headaches Sweating Nausea Chills Difficulty in breathing Palpitations or erratic heartbeat Numbness Fear of losing control Fear of dying Fear of a heart attack Fear of futility Numbness Back pains What are the classifications of the symptoms? There two sets of symptoms for anxiety attacks which you should be aware of: physical and psychological symptoms.
Physical symptoms consist of fast heartbeat, tightening of the chest, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, tremors, sweating, quivering and the urge to pass urine or bowels.
Psychological symptoms include tension/stress, agitation, nervousness, dread, losing control, irritability and detachment.
How can panic disorder be prevented? Panic disorder cannot be prevented, but there are things you can do to lessen the symptoms and the stress, such as: Refrain or stop drinking caffeine like coffee, cola, tea and chocolate Exercising daily Maintaining a balanced and healthy diet Reading Checking to see if there is medication you may be taking that may increase anxiety symptoms Can panic attacks be the cause of high blood pressure? Yes, panic attacks can cause blood pressure to increase but once the attack has subsided, your blood pressure will return to normal.
Is there a possibility that an attack can cause death? Absolutely NOT! Although you may feel like you are dying because of the various symptoms you experience, there is no way you will die.
It's all in your head, and your body is only reacting to your thoughts.
Is there a cure for panic disorder? Yes there is a cure for panic disorder but it is best that the treatment is done before other behaviors or complications like social phobia have set in and an increase in the recurrence of the attacks has begun.
What are the different types of anxiety disorders? There are 5 different types of anxiety disorders: panic disorder, phobias (social, specific and agoraphobia), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Can panic attack cause a heart attack or stroke? No, a panic attack does not cause a heart attack or stroke.
In fact when a panic attack subsides all the symptoms of a heart attack or probable stroke also disappears.
Who suffers from panic disorder? Those who develop or suffer from panic disorders are usually in their twenties and above.
More women suffer from panic disorder than men, and the attacks on women tend to continue until they are older.
Heredity plays a major role for people to suffer from panic disorders.
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In this article, we have compiled some of the frequently asked questions on panic symptoms and causes of anxiety in hopes of helping people suffering from panic and anxiety disorders.
These FAQs were taken from the book "Perfectly Panic Free", which thoroughly discusses anxiety disorders, focusing on panic disorder and how to address it.
What are the causes of panic attacks? Probable triggers or causes of panic attacks are a combination of biological and environmental factors which may include heredity, brain abnormalities, substance abuse and stress.
Although the real or exact cause of the attacks are not known.
Its recurrence is usually due to the fear of the initial attack.
When having a panic attack what symptoms should be expected? Some of the most common symptoms are: Dizziness Chest pains Choking Headaches Sweating Nausea Chills Difficulty in breathing Palpitations or erratic heartbeat Numbness Fear of losing control Fear of dying Fear of a heart attack Fear of futility Numbness Back pains What are the classifications of the symptoms? There two sets of symptoms for anxiety attacks which you should be aware of: physical and psychological symptoms.
Physical symptoms consist of fast heartbeat, tightening of the chest, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, tremors, sweating, quivering and the urge to pass urine or bowels.
Psychological symptoms include tension/stress, agitation, nervousness, dread, losing control, irritability and detachment.
How can panic disorder be prevented? Panic disorder cannot be prevented, but there are things you can do to lessen the symptoms and the stress, such as: Refrain or stop drinking caffeine like coffee, cola, tea and chocolate Exercising daily Maintaining a balanced and healthy diet Reading Checking to see if there is medication you may be taking that may increase anxiety symptoms Can panic attacks be the cause of high blood pressure? Yes, panic attacks can cause blood pressure to increase but once the attack has subsided, your blood pressure will return to normal.
Is there a possibility that an attack can cause death? Absolutely NOT! Although you may feel like you are dying because of the various symptoms you experience, there is no way you will die.
It's all in your head, and your body is only reacting to your thoughts.
Is there a cure for panic disorder? Yes there is a cure for panic disorder but it is best that the treatment is done before other behaviors or complications like social phobia have set in and an increase in the recurrence of the attacks has begun.
What are the different types of anxiety disorders? There are 5 different types of anxiety disorders: panic disorder, phobias (social, specific and agoraphobia), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Can panic attack cause a heart attack or stroke? No, a panic attack does not cause a heart attack or stroke.
In fact when a panic attack subsides all the symptoms of a heart attack or probable stroke also disappears.
Who suffers from panic disorder? Those who develop or suffer from panic disorders are usually in their twenties and above.
More women suffer from panic disorder than men, and the attacks on women tend to continue until they are older.
Heredity plays a major role for people to suffer from panic disorders.
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