What to Do When Panic Attacks Set its Toll?

By Ai Qin Lee

Human beings are not at all similar to robots. What distinguish us from those inventions are the emotions that are innate within the human system. Although this might sound advantageous, this is also one cause of people's misery.

The not so good side of emotion is the onset of sudden surge such as panic attack. This emotional turmoil has variable triggering factors. Feedbacks of the human system also are quite varied among a range of individuals.

Panic attacks may be too transparent or not noticeable at times. Signs are varied for most people but one unifying sign is hyperventilation. The person undergoing an attack feels as if the room is too small or too crowded and everything else is a blur. It's as if you are suffocating and grasping for air. More like breathing in a very smoky place. Others would tend to produce tons of sweat evident as drips on the forehead or wet clothing. Still others suddenly feel as if they cannot move a muscle of either their hands or their legs. The numbness seems to be evident as long as palpitation of heart beat is still present.

Knowing these signs is quite beneficial as these set the measures to be taken in order to help individuals with attacks. Also, getting familiar with the signs might possibly save one's face or prevent too much damage.

Individuals having a panic attack or those who are surrounding that person should not fuzz too much on the onset of the attack. The people around as well as the patient should however accept that there is an attack. Pretending to be alright when in fact you are not may only complicate the situation.

It is also helpful if the stressor or stressors are identified. Once known, move as far away from the source and breathe in more air. Take time to relax before you attempt facing the factor again. Gain the strength first before you move forward.

So if you are having panic attacks identify its root cause and acknowledge that you having attacks. Bring in back the composure by being able to handle your panic attacks well. - 29881

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