What Is Anxiety/Panic Disorder?

Posted by Dave on November 4, 2009

This is the form of the disorder that brings on sudden attacks that paralyze you with fear for no apparent reason. Of course there are absolutely underlying factors that cause these attacks, however, the sufferer rarely knows what those are, unless they seek professional help from a family physician or a clinical specialist who are equip to deal with this type of disorder.

Most common symptoms, or the symptoms of the attacks would be dizziness, feeling faint, increased breathing, pounding heart, tingling or numbing sensations in the hands and feet, fear of impending doom, a disconnection with reality, or a total lack or loss of control.

People that suffer from this disorder may honestly feel as if they are dying, having a heart attack, or losing their minds. These attacks can occur at any time, and even while the sufferer is asleep.

Anxiety/Panic Disorder is often connected with other serious disorders such as depression. Due to the fact that the attacks associated with this disorder are such terrifying events, the sufferer may make several trips to the local emergency room not really knowing the true cause as it may be difficult to get a correct diagnosis at first.

This disorder can be very debilitating to the sufferer and can extremely hinder their daily activities. If a sufferer experiences an attack while driving, they will avoid driving to avoid having another attack. This can be true of any type of daily activity such as grocery shopping, doing dishes, watching television, etc.

However, this form of disorder is the most treatable of all the Anxiety Disorders, and so an individual experiencing, or believe they are experiencing symptoms of this disorder should seek help and effective treatment through their chosen health care professional.

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What is a Anxiety Attack?

Posted by Dave on November 2, 2009

What are the symptoms of an anxiety attack?

* When you are struck with a anxiety attack you will feel it in your mind, body and soul. When I am feeling a anxiety attack coming on I start feel overwhelmed and out of control. You begin to feel scared. Then your mind becomes focused on this fear and no matter what you do you can’t overcome this fear.

* You may feel physical symptoms such as shaking, dizziness, chest pressure, sweating, shortness of breath and upset stomach.

* You may feel some emotional symptoms such as mood swings, uncontrollable crying, fear, confusion and anger.

* If you are in a public place such as a crowded Mall you may find yourself rushing to the exit and not knowing why. Your mind is telling you that you need to get out of there and you can’t resist.

* You feel excessive fear over a particular object or an event. Generalized anxiety disorder sufferers often worry about issues such as health, physical danger, losing their job, and financial problems.

While there is nothing really wrong with worrying about these things, If you are worrying about them 24/7 you may need some help to overcome anxiety so you can have family time without worry or fear.

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What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Posted by Dave on October 18, 2009

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) causes people to spend their day filled with exaggerated worry, even when there is no reason for it. They anticipate the worst about everything and are overly worried about their health, bills and work. Sometimes just thinking about getting through the day produces extreme anxiety.

People with GAD can’t relax, startle easily, and have difficulty concentrating. Often people with generalized anxiety disorder have trouble falling asleep. Physical symptoms include fatigue, headaches, muscle aches, twitching, crabby, nausea, dizziness and feeling out of breath.

People diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder can have difficulty carrying out the simplest daily activities if their anxiety is severe, mild cases tend to hold down jobs and function without to many social problems.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects about 6.8 million adults. GAD develops gradually and can begin any time growing up.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is commonly treated with medication or cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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