Stop Panic Attacks


Panic attacks are scary and quite common, the common thought process is "am I going crazy", the feelings associated are overwhelming and confusing to say the least, but what are the common triggers, what are the tell tale signs and how do you control or stop them in their tracks ? Below we will discuss these issues and more.

The feelings :

The "Am I Going Mad" sense of feeling is very normal and is a tell tale signal that is indicative of a panic attack, the actual thought of "am I going mad" is a good sign that you are actually not going mad. People may experience their first panic attack at a time of high stress or for woman when they're very hormonal.

Why Did I have a Panic Attack ?

Simple answer is stress, however there's a lot of other factors to take into consideration.

How to Stop a Panic attack

The simple process to stop a panic attack and future panic attack is relaxation, easier said than done though in most cases.

Mind Set of a Panic Attack

A panic Attack was a primal instinct and survival mechanism for early humans, primarily the panic attack was used as a defense or attacking mind set, imagine the times of larger beasts and wild animals or the opposing tribal attack - this was where the panic attack would come into play and you'd run or fight or maybe both. Fight or Flight Response was a common name for this.

Why So Quick

Many report that the panic attack comes on with no warning at all, this is natural and is part of the panic attack, the unconscious mind controls the panic attack - so unfortunately you don't get a say in the timing. The panic attack registers and goes into play before you'll realize, basically the unconscious makes the decision and the your conscious mind kicks in to determine the situation. But why ? simple if a dangerous situation does occur then it's safer to act before you react.

What happens during a panic attack

During a panic attack your body and mind is in preparation for the fight or flight, you may start to shake and these areas are hand, arms, legs and feet - this is your muscles getting prepared to fight or flee. you may sweat a lot - this is your grip for holding weapons or similar. Vomiting is another natural act, lightening the load or making you appeal less attractive as a meal for prey. All of these are survival tools.