Monday, December 29, 2008

Anxiety Or Panic Attacks Can Know be Treated Naturally

By Rick McNew

Around 2.4 million Americans suffer from anxiety or panic attacks. They commonly occur during late adolescence and into early adulthood. For some reason women are twice as likely to suffer from these attacks.

*Symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack are:

*Labored breathing.

*Racing heart or chest pain.

*Intense feeling of fear.

*Sensation of chocking or smothering.

*Feeling faint or dizzy.

*Trembling or shaking.

*Increased perspiration.

*Nausea or stomachache.

*Tingling or numbness in the fingers and toes.

*Chills or feeling hot.

*A fear that you are losing control or are about to die.

Although the exact cause of the attacks is unknown they are known to run in families. The attacks can be passed on by either one of the parents. Stress can bring on an event.

Treatment for panic or anxiety disorder can include psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or medications like the anti-depressant drug Xanax or Klonopin. Beta blockers which fall into the category of heart medications are also used to adjust an irregular heartbeat.

Some people will get treatment and then later in life suffer from the attacks once again. There have been some new discoveries in the area of all natural drug free treatments that are helping a great number of people. 90% of the people that seek some kind of treatment find relief. Sadly a lot of people will never seek help for there problem.

If you reduce your intake of caffeine which can be found in cola, coffee, chocolate & tea you can help with the symptoms of the attacks. Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before you take any over- the counter drugs or herbal remedies because they can have chemicals in them that can make the panic attacks worse.

If you suffer from anxiety or panic attacks you do need to seek help to improve your quality of life and daily functioning.

My wife of 25 years and some of her family members have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks all there adult lives so I speak from personal experience on the subject. She has finally found relief from her suffering with a natural drug free technique that has been developed over a 10 year period. She is enjoying her life a lot more now which is why I encourage anyone that is suffering to seek help and take control back of your body. - 15683

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