Anxiety Panic Symptoms Self Help
There are several anxiety disorders that cause situational Panic Symptoms, these include PTSD, agoraphobia and social anxiety. A sufferer of social phobia is afraid of being in situations when he or she is at the focus of a group, like public speaking for example. Their fear of embarrassing themselves is so strong that they will try and avoid these situations at all costs.
In some cases this disorder is found to be caused by a genetic factor and might exist in several members in a family. Professionals have come to the conclusion that social anxiety is a learned habit which can affect anyone. Bullied or abused children are much more likely to develop this disorder. Even as adults we can develop this condition through negative associations and experiences.
Agoraphobia is a relatively common condition that for reasons unknown affect twice the amount of women as men. Those with this disorder have extreme fears of having a panic attack in public. Busy places and environments where easy escape is not possible are often feared the most. Meetings, standing in a queue or elevator are common situations that spark fear.
Misdiagnosis can sometimes occur since this disorder shares some similarities with social anxiety. Panic attacks, were once considered only occurring in those with panic disorder. It has now been proven that some people who suffer panic attacks do not have panic disorder.
There is also a slight difference with panic attacks in those with panic disorder, in that they’re unpredictable. Most of the time, Panic symptoms are triggered by a feared situation in agoraphobes. At the start of an attack a sufferer may experience these panic symptoms; trembling and an accelerated heart rate and sweating.
A sufferer’s condition can quickly deteriorate and they might experience more frightening symptoms such as hyperventilation and depersonalization. In extreme cases people with agoraphobia stay at home for months at a time without stepping out. Life can be unbearable.
Day to day life is limited and it’s no surprise how depressing and lonely it can be. Agoraphobes find it difficult to build relationships and hold a job. Depression is highly common in those with agoraphobia. A high proportion of male sufferers turn to alcohol as a way to cope with panic symptoms.
Although some anxiety disorders have only recently been discovered there is Anxiety Help available. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is being increasingly used over medicine. Exercise and diet can play an important role in recovery as well as other lifestyle adjustments. Practicing breathing techniques and self help techniques like EFT can accelerate recovery.
Some agoraphobes may avoid going to see a doctor for anxiety help because they simply can’t do it. This is a catch 22 problem that doesn’t have much of a solution. Needless to say however, it’s vital to get expert help. It would be a good idea to have someone to support you on your visit.
Behavioral therapy might include techniques to help you adjust to your fears over time. This in effect reconditions negative learnt behaviors. Support groups are also available and can be a helpful addition to therapy. Talking about problems and giving support to others can often help with recovery. Online forums for anxiety disorders are another source of help and support.