When a person suffers a panic attack whether it be with a shortness of breath, dizziness, a fast heart rate, or stomach issues, in many instance they keep it very private.
Generally this attack is caused by some irrational fear and thus there is shame and additional fear in going to tell someone about what is happening.
A sufferer can seek help in a variety of ways such as various behavioural therapies or medication; or even a combination of both.
Many therapists and mental health professionals use behavioural therapy as a successful way to help panic attacks.
They tap into the cognitive part of the brain and work through the issues with the patient.
The cognitive therapy works to change the way the person thinks and how they view their particular fear.
Positive thoughts are injected to replace the discouraging fearful lines of thinking.
Another type of behavioural therapy attempts to tap into the physical changes the patient experiences during an episode.
This concept has the belief that people are mostly afraid of the attack itself.
For example, a person is not fearful of going to the work place, but is fearful of having an episode while in the workplace.
In therapy, the patient is exposed to the physical symptoms of a panic attack to learn that these sensations do not have to lead to a serious episode.
These techniques can then be applied when actual social settings occur and after several times the anxiety can be conquered.
Health professionals can also prescribe various medications to deal with the attacks.
It may control the symptoms, reduce the frequency, or lower the severity of the episodes.
It is essential for the sufferer to seek the opinion of a professional if taking a medicinal route.
Getting help is not difficult, but it can take courage to admit to yourself that you have a problem.
And going and discussing this with a professional can be a hurdle to over come.
Panic attacks are very personal and it is essential that a person seek help or else they will be burdened by this for a very long time.