Panic Attack: What Exactly Is It
A panic attack describes an emotional condition which is often very disturbing and upsetting to the person experiencing it. Its symptoms include bouts of intensive and irrational distress, often accompanied by fear and anxiety.
Also, the symptoms can include a shortness of breath and shaking or trembling, which is worse when the attack first begins. A typical attack can last for up to half an hour, but this varies from person to person.
Low blood sugar is one cause of panic attacks
The intensity of such attacks can vary, but the more intense and severe ones will cause the sufferer a lot of fright which in turn can have longer lasting effects. The attack is generally very irrational though a factor that does seem to contribute to the onset of panic attack is low blood sugar. In fact, according to studies made on the subject of panic attacks it has been firmly established that there is a connection between this condition and puberty. Read more of Panic Attack: What Exactly Is It →
Signs and Symptoms of Panic Attacks
Noticing the signs and symptoms of panic attacks will put you in a good position to prepare for and possibly prevent a panic attack. It's not only important for yourself, you may well be able to help others in a similar situation who are not as familiar as you may be with possible signs and symptoms of panic attacks.
As a start, you should do a bit of research about the different types of anxiety and panic attack. It's important when looking for signs and symptoms of panic attacks that you understand the causes behind them. This will equip you more effectively to deal with any issues that arise. Read all of Signs and Symptoms of Panic Attacks →
Panic Attacks, Menopause and Hormones
It's different these days. More and more women are trying to juggle careers, children and partners, and the stress of it all can be considerable. Today's women must also deal with the eternal fact of hormones, and it's no stretch of the imagination to see that all of these pressures together add up to the real likelihood of panic attacks developing.
It's when a woman reaches the point in life at which menopause becomes a fact, and hormones start to rear their head, often many times in the same day, that it may be a good idea to seek medical advice on the panic attacks menopause can trigger.
Unavoidably, men usually have little or no idea exactly what a woman goes through when menopause arrives. It's not uncommon for women to start to feel down and depressed, and thus increase the likelyhood of the panic attacks menopause can sometimes bring about.
Although panic attacks can be far more prevalent during menopause, it would be unfair to blame the anxiety on menopause itself. Panic attacks can occur at any time during a woman's life, but menopause can be a contributing factor to the onset of panic attacks. Read more about Panic Attacks, Menopause and Hormones →
Caffeine and Panic Attacks
You've probably heard the rumors and you're wondering whether caffeine can cause panic attacks, right?
I take a lot of caffeine during each day. I drink tea like there's no tomorrow, and no, I won't drink decaf tea – it's the worst stuff I've ever tasted. The question is, can caffeine cause, or at least contribute to, the onset of panic attacks?
Well, it seems that as far back as Jul 1997, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) encouraged scientists as well as public consumer groups to submit a petition to the FDA to include warning labels on all products that contained caffeine. Although it was required to disclose the actual amount of caffeine in a product, most companies are only indicating that caffeine is an ingredient. Read more about Caffeine and Panic Attacks →
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