My Anxiety Solution - - A Blog By Julie Stevenson
I am writing this blog in the hope that people suffering from anxiety will find it helpful.
Welcome to My Anxiety Solution Blog Click Here To Find Out How I Permanently Cured My Anxiety And Panic Attacks Posted by Julie Stevenson on: October 22, 2009 What is a Panic Disorder?Your heart is racing, feeling like it is pounding out of your chest. Your throat feels tight and you are having difficulty breathing. Your stomach rolls with nausea. You find yourself fighting to hold down your lunch. All of this is accompanied by an overwhelming fear. You feel out of control, like death is just around the corner. This is a panic attack. If you have experienced this, you may be one of the many individuals with panic disorder. Panic disorder is a category of anxiety disorder. Approximately two to three percent of anxiety suffers are affected by this condition. However, up to 30% of patients may experience panic attacks at some point. Panic disorder is a somewhat misunderstood condition. No one knows exactly why it occurs or what makes some people more susceptible to it. It tends to appear in the teenage years and early adulthood. Statistically, more women are diagnosed with the disorder. Symptoms can vary widely between sufferers, but can last anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour. They generally include chest pain, difficulty breathing, an impending feeling of doom, shaking or trembling, feeling faint, nausea or vomiting, or hot or cold flashes. These often appear out of the blue, with no apparent triggering event or place. Sufferers may begin to avoid the activities or places that they associate with their panic attack. In some cases, they may become agoraphobic, scared to leave their own homes, preferring to remain in comfortable, familiar surroundings. However, this doesn't always resolve the problem. Left untreated, panic disorder can have a widespread effect on not only the sufferer, but others around them. Research has found some potential causes of panic disorder. If the person previously had a bad experience, they may relate any symptoms experienced then as a harbinger of bad things to come. There are several avenues of treatment for panic disorder. The doctor may prescribe SSRI or tricyclic antidepressants. Anti-anxiety medications may also be prescribed, but medication did not work with me. They just freezed my emotion, they are addictive and they also have bad side effects. For those that prefer more natural means of treatment, there are some options. Sleep, exercise, diet and relaxation can all play a role in anxiety disorder. According to scientific research, getting eight to ten hours of sleep a night can reduce anxiety by up to 50%. They are also some very good self-help book worth reading. That's how I cured my anxiety and panic attacks. I found the right book witch gave me accurate and effective solutions. This book is called The Linden Method. Some experts believe that stress can play a role in panic disorder. Exercise is an excellent stress reliever. In addition to relieving stress, exercise helps you maintain a healthy body weight, necessary to keeping hormone levels in balance. The use of food as a method of preventing panic disorder is a relatively new concept. Research has found that some foods tend to increase anxiety. These include coffee, dairy products made of cow's milk, refined sugar, honey and maple syrup. It may be helpful to keep a food log so you can identify what foods appear in conjunction with panic attacks. Relaxation is also key. When you are relaxed, anxiety and fear are diminished. Your nerves are more stable and you are better able to handle situations you may be faced with. Yoga and meditation can help soothe your spirit. Some patients have found aromatherapy helpful in relaxing and keeping stress at bay. Bergamot, chamomile, lavender and ylang ylang are all well-known for their calming properties. About the Author: Julie suffered from anxiety and use to have panic attacks on a regular basis. She fought hard for many years with no success against her anxiety disorder, until she finally found the cure that changed her life and literally gave her self-confidence back. Find out how you can overcome your anxiety and panic attacks, by reading her story. |
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