Experts haven't found a way to completely prevent panic attacks But if you think you might be prone to them, you can take steps to help protect yourself. A panic attack comes on suddenly, bringing with it short-lived disabling anxiety, fear or discomfort. This can help you come back to your body and control your breathing. But, we still need a way to handle situation-induced panic attacks (like I did with my agoraphobia - the fear of public places) or more importantly,
techniques to stop panic attacks as they are occurring.
People don't want to be in situations where it's hot, because that might trigger them, or in situations where they think they're going to have that physical distress like on a rollercoaster or an airplane. This is the most important single step to overcoming panic attacks.
Strategies for stopping panic attacks are most effective when you use them early. Many people report that panic attacks feel similar to a heart attack. Others experience panic attacks as a result of trauma, stress or poor mental health. Well, the answer can be the either yes or no. Although they are frightening, panic attacks are not dangerous One reason why you should worry about the panic attack is if you have a heart condition and also suffer from panic attack.
Individuals who struggle with specific phobias are also susceptible to panic attacks. Panic attacks are so unpleasant that people are frightened of having another one. When you are feeling anxious and panicky it can be helpful to have 'coping statements' which can be used to remind you that panic is not dangerous and isn't harmful.
In treating someone who has panic disorder with CBT, the clinician starts by working with the patient to think more flexibly about his anxiety. For starters, a panic attack has a very sudden onset and the symptoms are extreme. In addition to treatments like medication and cognitive behavioral therapy, anxiety management and relaxation techniques for panic attacks can help reduce discomfort from symptoms like shortness of breath, sweating, and chest pain.