Escalating Symptoms Of Anxiety
May 30, 2010 by Lyle Holmes · Leave a Comment
The Impact of the Escalating Symptoms of Anxiety
Escalating symptoms of anxiety impact up to 40 million adults in the US per year. While it’s perfectly expected to feel nervous or anxious in certain periods of your life (graduating from school, starting a new job, losing a loved one, etc., people with anxiety disorders feel often and excessively worried for no apparent reason. The symptoms of anxiety can start innocently enough with just a worrying thought but often they progress quickly to more physical discomforts such as a pounding heart, heavy chest pain, lump in the throat, weakness, and dizziness.
Often referred to as panic attacks, escalating symptoms of anxiety may be diagnosed as a phobia, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorder or other types of anxiety disorders. While each of these conditions are characterized by different symptoms, all of them are marked by an irrational and unwarrented dread and/or fear that usually worsens very quickly and leads to more severe physical symptoms.
The symptoms of anxiety can make you feel like you are completely losing control or “going crazy”. Those who have suffered these symptoms will describe them as feeling like world is coming to an end, he/she is having a heart attack, or that he/she is going to die. What’s even more unfortunate, is that once you experience a panic attack in this magnitude, it can very easily become part of a viscious cycle which consists of the panic attacks themselves and the ever-present fear of having another panic attack.
These anxiety symptoms can also lead to a multitude of phobias which render some individuals almost totally disabled. One such phobia is agoraphobia, the fear of being trapped in a setting that makes the person feel extremely ill-at-ease and unable to escape. For this reason, the person may not even venture outside of his/her home. Because this type of anxiety can lead to such extreme disability, it is important to treat anxiety symptoms before they are allowed to climb the ladder to another disorder.
The causes of anxiety are still not clear. But professionals do believe that it is likely that many factors contribute to a person’s chances of developing the condition. Scientists have broken down the potential causes into three groups, genetics and early learning, brain biochemistry, and the fight or flight mechanism.
Sometimes the cause is a chemical imbalance in the brain which impairs the way messages are sent. Two of the primary neurotransmitters that affect a person’s feelings are serotonin and dopamine. When there is an imbalance of these chemicals, a person can feel depressed or anxious.
Anxiety disorders also tend to run in families, so if a person’s mom, dad, or other close relative has anxiety, they have a higher chance of developing anxiety themselves both because of genetic factors and learned environmental factors.
The above information about the escalating symptoms of anxiety does not substitute medical advice given by a health professional.
What Are Panic Attacks And How Do You Get Them?
January 11, 2010 by Lyle Holmes · 2 Comments
Many people may not realize it,but panic attacks are a common disorder in the United States. In one study it was found that about 1/3 of American adults per year will suffer from this disorder. That is about 1 person out of every 75 that deals with this on a daily basis. This article is going to tell you exactly what the panic attack disorder is and how you get this disorder.
This disorder is basically where you get sudden and repeated surges of fear that is overwhelming and very intense. There are many times when a person has an attack that they will have physical symptoms that accompany this fear. Here are the different physical symptoms that a person can feel during an attack.
– Chest pain
– Dizziness
– Abdminal pain
– Shortness of breath
– Hot flashes or chills
These are just a few of the symptoms that people can feel. All of these are a natural feeling for anyone dealing with this disorder, but it can be treated so that your attacks don’t happen as often. This is something that you need to discuss with your doctor.
As to how you get this type of disorder, it is known to be a disorder that is heredity. So, you very well could have inherited this disorder. The important thing to remember about panic attacks is that it is a treatable disorder and your doctor can help you get this under control. So, if you have panic attack disorder, then definitely take the time to consult your doctor so you two can get it under control.
What Is The Best Way To Find A Panic Attacks Cure?
November 1, 2009 by Lyle Holmes · Leave a Comment
Do you suffer from panic attacks? If you do, then you will want to know what panic attacks cure you can use to help you get rid of this life altering problem. Many people suffer from this disorder and live their lives in fear that an attack may happen when they least expect it. There is no certain cure for panic attacks that can be found easily. This article is going to explain the best way for you to find the cure that you are looking for.
The best way for you to find a cure for your panic attacks is to take the time to find out what caused these attacks in the first place. Many times something significant may have happened in your life to cause them such as, a loved one dying or a major move away from the area that you are familiar with. Whatever the case may be, in order for you to find a cure, you have to get to the bottom of what is causing them in the first place.
It is always a good idea for you to talk to your doctor about your attacks. They will be able to recommend ways for you figure out the root of your problem that is causing you to have these attacks. If you need to, talk to a professional to get the help you need to figure out the cause.
A panic attack cure can’t be found for anyone until you know what caused them to begin with. Find the help you need to help get to the root of your problem. This is the best and only way for you to find a cure for panic attacks.
Panic Attacks Symptoms You Need To Know
October 5, 2009 by Lyle Holmes · Leave a Comment
Do you know someone that suffers from panic attacks on a regular basis,or maybe you are the one who suffers from this disorder? Either way it is very important for you to know what the symptoms are for panic attacks. This will help you understand when you are having the beginnings of an attack, so you can find help to get through it, or you can get your doctor to help you figure out how to have less attacks on a regular basis.
By understanding what the symptoms are, you will be able to recognize when an attack is about to happen, and you can start taking steps to prevent it from becoming unbearable. Here are the symptoms you need to know about.
– Chest Pain
– Abdominal pain
– dizziness
– Hot flashes or chills
– Shortness of breath
– A feeling like you are choking
– Shaking
– Nausea
– Sweating
– A rapid heartbeat
– Tingling or numbness of your hands
These are the most common symptoms that may occur with anyone suffering from this disorder. There are times that a person suffering from this disorder feels like they are going to die from the attack. This is acommon feeling. Other people will feel as if they are just plain going crazy.
Knowing the panic attacks symptoms will help you understand what you are feeling when an attack happens to you or someone you know. This will help you understand what is happening. It will also help you understand that panic attacks can’t be controlled without the proper help of a doctor. Talk to your doctor to find a good way to help you relieve your panic attacks so they happen less often.