If you’ve ever rushed to the hospital thinking you were having a heart attack, only to be told there’s nothing wrong with you, you may have had a panic attack. It’s a common disorder that’s easily treatable at Online Psychiatrists, which serves New York, New Jersey and Florida with in-person and telepsychiatry solutions. Don’t continue to suffer from the excruciating consequences of panic attacks; call today for an evaluation.
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Panic attacks are sudden rushes of fear or anxiety that typically reach their peak within minutes and disappear within a half hour. During a panic attack, you may experience:
With these symptoms, it’s no wonder that many people suffering from panic attacks think they have a physical disorder and seek immediate medical help. But many doctors don’t know how to recognize panic attacks. They tell you there’s nothing wrong with you physically, which reinforces your shame and fear.
Panic attacks don’t need to be debilitating. With treatment from an experienced and compassionate psychiatrist at Online Psychiatrists, panic attacks can become a thing of the past.
Panic attacks are considered a symptom, not a disorder. They may be symptom of almost any mental health disorder. You may have a panic attack without having any mental health problems. Panic disorder, on the other hand, is a medical condition. You may have panic disorder if you:
Many panic attacks don’t seem to have any trigger, but they can become associated with certain settings. Your problems really start if you begin avoiding important situations due to fear of having a panic attack. This is a normal human response, but it leads to worse problems and a very restricted life, or even a disorder called agoraphobia, which is when you refuse to even leave your house.
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Book AppointmentPanic attacks really do feel like a medical problem, and they do have a physical aspect. That’s why you need a doctor who can treat both your mind and body. You need a medical doctor to manage your medications to ensure you receive the correct dosage and the proper medicine. Options include:
Talk therapy, technically called psychotherapy, helps you deal with panic attacks better. Talking about it decreases the occurrence of attacks. Talk therapy also makes sure that your panic attack symptoms don’t have a seriously negative impact on your life.
The best process for fighting panic attacks is cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). CBT uses techniques to:
Panic attacks really do feel like a medical problem, and they do have a physical aspect. That’s why you need a doctor who can treat both your mind and body. You need a medical doctor to manage your medications to ensure you receive the correct dosage and the proper medicine. Options include:
You may not be able to avoid all panic attacks, but there are certain techniques that help you make it through them, such as:
Mindfulness, which can be part of CBT, is an effective tool when dealing with panic attacks. Mindfulness teaches you to be aware of what’s happening in and around you. It reduces judgment and fear. Contact Online Psychiatrists today to learn how to bring together your mind and body for the best results against panic attacks in NYC, NJ, and FL.
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