You may be having them, and you may not even realise it. When I say “having them” I mean panic symptoms. If you understand what the symptoms and signs are, then you are on the road to stopping them all together.
Heart racing out of control & difficulty breathing.
This is the biggy. If you are experiencing these symptoms at random times then it’s almost certain you are having a panic attack. Other underlying health problems can cause these so it’s advisable to go and get checked over. However, if it’s a panic attack then you need to act fast.
Feeling irritated constantly.
In these hectic & stressful times we live in it’s easy to be feeling irritated with people and life all the time. But this is another panic symptom. If you are having this symptom coupled with others, act now.
Insomnia.
Lots of other things can cause sleep loss. It can also be a panic attack symptom. In the absence of other reasons you should consider looking into panic disorders.
Too much worry.
Even though we all worry about stuff, probably all the time. However most of us don’t sweat the small stuff. We can easily let it go. If you can’t let it go and worry far too much for your liking then you may be experiencing some form of anxiety disorder.
What can be done?
If you think you are experiencing any type of anxiety or panic disorder. The first thing you must do is get examined by a healthcare professional. You may even be able to quell any fears if you get the all clear from your doctor.
After this if you still believe you may be a panic attack victim there are other things you can do. There are some great techniques available that will teach you how to recognise, and more importantly how to stop the attack from spiralling. The good thing is these techniques don’t involve nasty drugs or hypnosis.
If you are having any of these panic symptoms then the time to act is now. The solution to your problem could be at this website Panic-Stations.com
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Are some people more prone to panic attacks than others? In short, yes. There are actual Physical differences have been observed among people who are prone to panic attacks compared to the average person. The following list outlines some of these differences.
1) Sensitivity to adrenalin and hormonal changes
In many cases, people with panic disorders (including agoraphobia) have adrenal glands that overproduce. Because of this, they are more likely to experience an adrenaline rush or “fight or flight” response when faced with a perceived psychological threat. This causes then to be more prone to panic attacks.
In patients with common panic symptoms, during times of extended stress, adrenaline and a hormone called cortisol (a stress fighting hormone) are overproduced by the adrenal gland.
This overproduction inhibits with the production of serotonin and dopamine. Serotonin and dopamine are neurotransmitters that stabilize a person’s mood and sense of well-being. When levels of dopamine and serotonin become low, your mood becomes unstable and you are less capable of fighting off stress.
In this state of chemical imbalance, you become more easily fatigued, your immune system is compromised, and you are more at risk for experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. Even after the original stressor is gone, you are more likely to remain in a higher state of anxiety.
2) Sensitivity to medications
A higher than normal sensitivity to medications, including side effects, is observed among panic disorder patients. The side effects and/or withdrawal symptoms for some medications, including anti-anxiety medications, often be similar to the symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks themselves. Because of this, medications prescribed to people who exhibit panic symptoms should be prescribed in smaller doses at first and then increased gradually as little as possible.
3) Sensitivity to physical stimulus
People who have panic attacks usually are more sensitive to temperature changes, sudden or loud sounds, bright lights, or other similar sources of physical stimuli. Physical stimulus can often overwhelm someone with panic disorder, create an aura of disorientation, and lead to a release of adrenaline (triggering the “fight or flight” reaction).
4) Sensitivity to large amounts of sodium lactate
Large amounts of sodium lactate in the bloodstream have been found by some researchers to cause panic attacks in people with panic disorder. When muscles convert sugar to energy, sodium lactate is produced. It is the basic solution in intravenous fluids given in the hospital.
In one study, panic disorder patients experienced a dramatic increase in blood flow to the temporal lobes of the brain when given sodium lactate. These are the same areas of the brain affected when subjects in other studies (who do not have panic disorder) are given an electric shock!
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