Dealing with the causes of panic attacks
- 1. Dealing With The Causes of Panic Attacks Carmen Gilfillan
- 2. Panic attacks happen because there is a reason or cause behind it...
- 3. … To properly address such attacks, it is best to work out what causes them to happen in the first place...
- 4. … There are many available treatments so you don't have to worry...
- 5. … Working out what causes panic attacks and getting the right treatment will definitely help to stop them permanently
- 6. Health problems are one of the causes. One of these health problems is hypochondriasis…
- 7. This means excessive worry or anxiety that minor physical symptoms could indicate a serious illness
- 8. Those suffering from hypochondriasis are known as hypochondriacs
- 9. If you have been diagnosed with hypochondriasis, a medical professional may be able to help you overcome the panic attacks through psychotherapy and/or medication
- 10. However, this condition is not the only health related cause...
- 11. Tell the doctor all the medical issues you have as one or two of them may be triggering the panic attacks
- 12. Another cause of panic attacks is heredity, with these kind of attacks possibly having run in your family for generations
- 13. If that is the case seek support from those who have suffered from it
- 14. A word from family members who have successfully won the battle against such attacks can be encouraging
- 15. If you’ve been too busy and pressured at work or at school, this can also be one of the causes
- 16. If this is the case, you could consider talking to someone from your workplace or school about it…
- 17. … At work, choose someone you trust to talk to...
- 18. … At school you may decide to visit the resident guidance counsellor or doctor...
- 19. … Sometimes sharing the stress you're facing with someone supportive can lessen the burden you’re feeling
- 20. Another cause is overuse or withdrawal from drugs...
- 21. Again, contacting a medical professional about withdrawing from drugs safely will help quell those drug-induced attacks
- 22. For more information on what causes panic attacks go to: www.panicattacks.beatthechallenge.com