Anxiety Panic Attack After Age 18Anxiety Anxiety is usually experienced when one comes across tensed circumstances or shocking events. It is also regarded as a means of forewarning us of the upcoming hazards. If a person usually faces anxiety, he is said to be suffering from anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorder is considered as the most general type of mental sickness. Each year around forty million people, above 18 years of age are affected by it. Generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, phobias, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder are the most common types of anxiety disorder. Anxiety may be stable, free-floating and may cause emotional detachment or interacting problem. Anxiety leaves a negative impact on an individualÂ's personal life. Anxiety panic attack Anxiety attacks are generally called panic attacks because they are the one not expected usually. An uneasy situation such as death in family, fear of results etc usually causes anxiety panic attacks. To get rid off such panic situation a person feels to end his life. Environmental factors, heredity, brain chemistry, trauma and even personality traits are much responsible for anxiety panic attacks. Anxiety panic attack is also caused due to transitions in oneÂ's life Â- joining a new job, giving birth to a child or changing residence. Symptoms Suffocation, exhaustion, hesitation, trembling, avoidance, tetchiness, craziness, fear, uneasiness, throbbing of heart, faintness, headaches, chest pain, stomach pain, unusual behavior and even changes in climatic condition are general symptoms of anxiety panic attack. Medical Conditions Asthma, diarrhea, insomnia, diabetes, migraines, epilepsy, hypoglycemia, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, sleep disorders, psychiatric illnesses and certain heart conditions are the basic medical conditions responsible for anxiety panic attack. Inducing substances Drugs such as cocaine, heroin and amphetamines; caffeine; steroids including cortisone and prednisone; weight loss medicines; birth control pills; thyroid medicines; high blood pressure medicines; ADHD medicines such as Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderall, herbal medicines and sudden shunning of alcohol are the some of the most common substances that induces anxiety panic attacks. Treatments A wide range of treatments is available to get rid off anxiety disorder and simultaneously anxiety panic attacks. Let us discuss them one by one Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is also one of the most effective treatments of anxiety disorder. Its duration is around twenty weeks and is conducted either individually or in groups of people. It helps us in changing our behavior as well as the thinking process. It also helps to recognize as well as confront the unenthusiastic thinking. Relaxation techniques, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, acupuncture are some other methods for treating anxiety disorder. Medication A wide range of medicines is available for the treatment of anxiety disorder that includes traditional anti-anxiety drugs, antidepressants, and beta-blockers. Herbal medicines such as valerian roots and Â'kavaÂ' are usually used in the treatment of anxiety disorder. Self-help treatments Proper sleep, healthy diet, meditation, regular exercise, healthy social affairs, shunning alcohol, drugs and caffeine definitely helps in treating anxiety. In fact, comforting music, humor as well as talk therapy is also effective to eliminate anxiety panic attack. |