Panic attacks can affect your quality of life

Has it ever happened to you that you feel an intense fear that provokes severe physical reactions in you when there is no real danger or apparent cause? It means that you are going through a panic attack, since it provokes a lot of fear. At the moment of having a panic attack you feel like you are losing control or even feel like you are going to die.

These attacks happen every one or two times in life, disappearing when you solve a problem that was extremely stressful. However, if they are recurrent or you are afraid of having another attack, it may mean that you have a certain condition such as "Panic Disorder".

The attacks are not life-threatening, but they can directly affect your quality of life, causing intense fear.

But what are the symptoms? Well, it can start suddenly, that is, without any warning. There is no specific time in which it appears, it can be at any time, while driving, when you are sound asleep or even while you are in a meeting. After experiencing a panic attack, it usually leaves you fatigued or exhausted.

Below are some of the symptoms that commonly occur:

• Tachycardia

• Excessive sweating

• Chest pain

• Headache

• Feeling of unreality

• Dizziness or fainting

How should we act if we have a seizure?

Before an attack

Try to calm down. Panic attacks feel horrible, but they cannot hurt you.

If you are a person who suffers from frequent attacks, let people close to you know about them and they may be able to help you manage the episodes.

During an attack

If you feel a panic episode coming on, breathe slowly, concentrating only on your breathing.

Accept your attack, you will probably feel your body screaming at you to do something about it, but focus on the present and keep breathing slowly.

It is necessary that you put your feet on the ground, as this makes you feel more seated psychologically.

After the attack

It is very important that you go to a doctor and have a check-up.

Well, now that we know how seizures can affect you, let's talk about their causes. It is currently unknown why panic attacks happen, but some of the following factors may play a role:

• High level of stress.

• A character that is more sensitive to stress and prone to negative emotions.

It is important to note that there is no sure way to avoid panic attacks, but some of these recommendations may be helpful:

• Get regular physical activity

• Seek help, some treatment to handle the attacks a little better.

I hope you liked this article! I also hope it will help you in this process of taking care of your mental health.

Your mental health is very important!

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