Identifying and Treating an Anxiety Attack -Know thy self
Work, personal relationships, school, and the current state of the world can all be causes of anxiety. But don’t feel alone if you’ve been anxious in recent months. As the world continues to face an historic health and economic crisis, many people have reported feeling anxiety, depression, or uncertainty. This is normal.
Still, an anxiety attack can be scary if you’ve never had one. And even for those who have, they don’t get better with time. But there are ways to manage such episodes, particularly if you can identify an anxiety attack before it happens.
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Signs of an Anxiety Attack
Commons signs and symptoms of an anxiety attack include:
- Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge;
- Being easily fatigued;
- Having difficulty concentrating, or your mind going blank;
- Being irritable;
- Having muscle tension;
- Difficulty controlling feelings of worry;
- Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, restlessness, or unsatisfying sleep.
Panic Attacks
Sometimes, the anxiety escalates and turns into a panic attack. The symptoms of a panic attack are much more severe than general anxiety. They include:
- Heart palpitations, a pounding heartbeat, or an accelerated heart rate;
- Sweating;
- Trembling or shaking;
- Sensations of shortness of breath, smothering, or choking;
- Feelings of impending doom;
- Feelings of being out of control.
Therapies
There are several ways that people can manage their anxiety and panic attacks. One of the most popular remedies is psychotherapy. The practice allows you to talk through your anxieties and worries with a professional therapist. Sometimes, the best way to manage your anxieties is having someone listen to them, and help redirect your thoughts.
There is also Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where a therapists teaches you different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting. The end goal is to retrain or rewire your brain, so that you don’t react to every stressful situation in the most negative way.
Still, some people may initially need medication to help them with their anxiety. Psychiatrists can prescribe anti-anxiety medication, antidepressants or beta-blockers that can help with chemical imbalances of the brain. If you find yourself constantly anxious for long periods of time, it’s best to contact a mental health professional as soon as possible.\
Read more about anxiety and ways to treat it at the National Institute of Mental Health’s Website.
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