When they occur, panic attacks can be and most often are, one of the worst personal experiences anyone can be subjected to having to deal with. The bad news is they can and do happen at anytime, and seemingly on their own schedule. They can and do happen not only when one is alone, but also when one is in a public area surrounded by others going about their daily business seemingly without a care. And they sometimes just seem to appear out of nowhere, without any particular circumstance bringing them on. So let's take a little closer look at these panic attacks and some suggestions what to do when they occur.
Very often, the panic attacks that occur will bring along with them pain in the chest and shortness of breath. The initial thought one has is that they might be suffering either a nervous breakdown or a heart attack. They may get themselves to a doctor who will convey the good news that neither of those two horrible things are happening, but also convey the negative news that they are indeed dealing with panic attacks. The initial good feeling one enjoys that they are going to live another day is soon overtaken by the depression of why is this happening to me? The truth is that there are any number of reasons why this might be happening, and quite frankly, the reasons can be and are unique to the individual. It might be some long past event that has been buried forever, popping up to spread it's long buried past. And very often, the one dealing with the panic attacks will need the help and assistance of a trained professional to discover the true cause, and to administer the proper treatment and direction moving forward.
The important thing to know and understand when this issue arises is that there is help and assistance available to deal with it and move ahead in life. It may ultimately take the professional counseling of a therapist specializing in these areas, and the proper medications needed to assist that recovery. It may take some time, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Please follow us for more information and assistance in dealing with this issue.
