Social Anxiety And Panic Symptoms Attacks
People suffering from anxiety disorders such as agoraphobia and social phobia experience Panic symptoms that are caused by certain situations. Social anxiety is a condition where a person has extreme fears of social situations such as introducing themselves to a new class and even making a call to a stranger. Just thinking about having to perform in front of others can create intense symptoms of panic and anxiety.
In some cases this disorder is found to be caused by a genetic factor and might exist in several members in a family. Most doctors now recognize that social phobia is also a learned habit. Children who are very timid and shy are at a higher risk as are children who are abused or bullied. Adults are still at risk of developing this disorder through learned negative habits.
Another anxiety disorder that seems to be twice as prevalent in women is agoraphobia. Agoraphobes are petrified of having a panic attack in a place where they can be seen. Some typical triggers for panic attacks are places with lots of people and nowhere to escape. Meetings, standing in a queue or elevator are common situations that spark fear.
This disorder sometime gets mistaken as social anxiety for obvious reasons. Doctors once believed that panic attacks were only associated with panic disorder. It has now been proven that some people who suffer panic attacks do not have panic disorder.
Panic attacks associated with panic disorder seem to be a lot less predictable. 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.
When a full blown attack occurs, a sufferer might hyperventilate and experience derealization which is extremely distressing. In extreme cases people with agoraphobia stay at home for months at a time without stepping out. Life can be unbearable.
Daily routine is restricted and most sufferers feel alone and highly depressed. Relationships are extremely hard to make and there can seem like no hope for a career or family in the future. Depression is highly common in those with agoraphobia. Men who suffer from panic symptoms are much more likely to binge drink than women.
Breaking free from social phobia or agoraphobia is highly achievable with anxiety help. The options include therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and hypnosis and medication. Exercise and diet can play an important role in recovery as well as other lifestyle adjustments. In addition incorporating self help techniques such as EFT and NLP can dramatically improve symptoms.
Some agoraphobes may avoid going to see a doctor for anxiety help because they simply can’t do it. This dilemma means that potentially thousands or millions are not treated. However, it’s important to seek professional anxiety help for proper diagnosis and effective treatment. If you find it difficult to seek help alone, go with someone you know.
Therapies are often designed to expose to your fears gradually. 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. If that seems daunting, anxiety forums on the internet also exist.