Benefits Of Medication Speed There are some medications that will take effect rapidly and can be used on an as needed basis.
Those who suffer from frequent attacks may be prescribed fast acting drugs.
Convenience Prescriptions are readily available and can be taken anywhere, which makes them popular treatments for anxiety and panic attacks.
Effectiveness This is where controversy lies.
Medication may seem effective, and if it is, why do you need to take it consistently? It is because medication subdues the symptoms, but does not treat the cause of your anxiety or panic disorder.
Pitfalls Side Effects Some side effects are head ache, insomnia, worsen of symptoms (strange that they can cause what they are suppose to treat) constipation and a host of others.
Dependence You can become dependent on the medication and the withdrawal symptoms are very harsh.
You can also build up a tolerance for them which will make them less effective and higher doses or a change in medication will be needed.
As mentioned earlier, once you begin taking the medication it must be continued to see lasting effects.
Medication will only subdue the symptoms.
It will not cure the problem.
Other Options Therapy A professional therapist will take other ways of treating anxiety and panic attacks before resorting to prescription medications.
They can help you get to the root of the problem.
If you suffer from severe attacks on a frequent basis, seeking therapy is recommended.
Your fears will not be dismissed.
Self Help There are exercises you can do on your own to cure mild forms of anxiety and panic attacks.
Deep breathing should be practiced.
This gives you something to focus on besides the attack itself.
Visualization is also beneficial.
Before leaving the house to partake in an activity that would normally cause anxiety, visualize yourself in that situation calm and relaxed.
Keep a positive attitude.
If you go into a situation with apprehension you set yourself up for an attack.
Keep telling yourself there is nothing that will harm you because you will not allow it.
You are in charge and in control.
Your subconscious will start to get the idea.
After all, it is your subconscious that is sending these feelings of anxiety and panic attacks.
It is sending false signals to the body.
Re-Training The Subconscious Another form of self help for treating anxiety and panic attacks is through the use of subliminal cassettes and CD's.
You may have heard of them, and they can be very effective when used on a consistent basis.
Your conscious mind will hear relaxing music or nature sounds and a mumble now and then.
Your subconscious will hear positive affirmations.
Used nightly as you sleep, these powerful subliminal messages work to re-train your subconscious mind and stop the false signals.
Try natural methods of treating anxiety and panic attacks before resorting to medication.
You can free yourself from more episodes and they will become a distant memory.
Those who suffer from frequent attacks may be prescribed fast acting drugs.
Convenience Prescriptions are readily available and can be taken anywhere, which makes them popular treatments for anxiety and panic attacks.
Effectiveness This is where controversy lies.
Medication may seem effective, and if it is, why do you need to take it consistently? It is because medication subdues the symptoms, but does not treat the cause of your anxiety or panic disorder.
Pitfalls Side Effects Some side effects are head ache, insomnia, worsen of symptoms (strange that they can cause what they are suppose to treat) constipation and a host of others.
Dependence You can become dependent on the medication and the withdrawal symptoms are very harsh.
You can also build up a tolerance for them which will make them less effective and higher doses or a change in medication will be needed.
As mentioned earlier, once you begin taking the medication it must be continued to see lasting effects.
Medication will only subdue the symptoms.
It will not cure the problem.
Other Options Therapy A professional therapist will take other ways of treating anxiety and panic attacks before resorting to prescription medications.
They can help you get to the root of the problem.
If you suffer from severe attacks on a frequent basis, seeking therapy is recommended.
Your fears will not be dismissed.
Self Help There are exercises you can do on your own to cure mild forms of anxiety and panic attacks.
Deep breathing should be practiced.
This gives you something to focus on besides the attack itself.
Visualization is also beneficial.
Before leaving the house to partake in an activity that would normally cause anxiety, visualize yourself in that situation calm and relaxed.
Keep a positive attitude.
If you go into a situation with apprehension you set yourself up for an attack.
Keep telling yourself there is nothing that will harm you because you will not allow it.
You are in charge and in control.
Your subconscious will start to get the idea.
After all, it is your subconscious that is sending these feelings of anxiety and panic attacks.
It is sending false signals to the body.
Re-Training The Subconscious Another form of self help for treating anxiety and panic attacks is through the use of subliminal cassettes and CD's.
You may have heard of them, and they can be very effective when used on a consistent basis.
Your conscious mind will hear relaxing music or nature sounds and a mumble now and then.
Your subconscious will hear positive affirmations.
Used nightly as you sleep, these powerful subliminal messages work to re-train your subconscious mind and stop the false signals.
Try natural methods of treating anxiety and panic attacks before resorting to medication.
You can free yourself from more episodes and they will become a distant memory.