The first time it will certainly catch you off guard, as a sensation starts to come over your body that you will not recognize. It may be a fear, a rapid heartbeat, your face may feel flush, your hands may tingle, and you may become out of breath. You may feel hot flashes or feel like you're going crazy. You usually will have an urge to run away or escape the situation that you're in. It can be sheer terror. However, usually there is no danger at all.
You may be one of the millions of unfortunate ones that have experienced some of the things I just mentioned. And you also may recognize them as symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack. You may have had a fearful and startling event that caused the attack. However, the frustrating thing is that, many times, they come out of the blue and we just don't know where they came from or how they got us to a level 10 of panic. It's a scary feeling. It's a helpless feeling. I have been there, and many of you have too.
"Oh, good grief, Greg, you're talking about some crazy people now." Nope. Not the case. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in any given year almost two and a half million people can have panic disorder. And these are people from all walks of life. But, as I see the trend continue, I wonder how many thousands or millions more deal with this disorder and are embarrassed to let it be known. Therefore, I believe the numbers could be substantially higher.
I haven't had a full blown attack in quite a long time. But, I remember the terror of the moment, and not only that, the fear, worry, and dread that the same thing would happen to me at any time, any place, when I least expected it. It keeps you locked up, if not inside your house, it keeps you locked up on the inside. It's the type of condition that you don't want to keep, and you should do everything you can to rid yourself of the problem.
The good news is that you can. There is more information, more study, more medications, and more research on anxiety and panic attacks now than ever before. If you find yourself experiencing anxiety attacks or any condition of anxiety, don't settle to live with that nemesis. See your doctor. If necessary talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist. But don't give into it. Too many times the embarrassment that can come with panic attacks or any kind of anxiety disorder can keep someone from getting the proper help, and they hide it. That's the worse thing to do.
Please don't let panic or anxiety hold you hostage in your life. You don't deserve to live a life of fear. Get help for your anxiety or panic attacks and don't wait any longer to do so. As stated, there are many professionals who can help. There are also some well trained ministers as well. Just remember that there are millions of other people who are dealing with the same issues. And also remember that you don't have to continue to deal with this condition indefinitely. Don't settle for a lesser quality of life than you deserve. Get busy and get help if that is what you need. Say a firm "no" to panic and anxiety, and especially those attacks. You can win. You ARE a winner!
You may be one of the millions of unfortunate ones that have experienced some of the things I just mentioned. And you also may recognize them as symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack. You may have had a fearful and startling event that caused the attack. However, the frustrating thing is that, many times, they come out of the blue and we just don't know where they came from or how they got us to a level 10 of panic. It's a scary feeling. It's a helpless feeling. I have been there, and many of you have too.
"Oh, good grief, Greg, you're talking about some crazy people now." Nope. Not the case. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in any given year almost two and a half million people can have panic disorder. And these are people from all walks of life. But, as I see the trend continue, I wonder how many thousands or millions more deal with this disorder and are embarrassed to let it be known. Therefore, I believe the numbers could be substantially higher.
I haven't had a full blown attack in quite a long time. But, I remember the terror of the moment, and not only that, the fear, worry, and dread that the same thing would happen to me at any time, any place, when I least expected it. It keeps you locked up, if not inside your house, it keeps you locked up on the inside. It's the type of condition that you don't want to keep, and you should do everything you can to rid yourself of the problem.
The good news is that you can. There is more information, more study, more medications, and more research on anxiety and panic attacks now than ever before. If you find yourself experiencing anxiety attacks or any condition of anxiety, don't settle to live with that nemesis. See your doctor. If necessary talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist. But don't give into it. Too many times the embarrassment that can come with panic attacks or any kind of anxiety disorder can keep someone from getting the proper help, and they hide it. That's the worse thing to do.
Please don't let panic or anxiety hold you hostage in your life. You don't deserve to live a life of fear. Get help for your anxiety or panic attacks and don't wait any longer to do so. As stated, there are many professionals who can help. There are also some well trained ministers as well. Just remember that there are millions of other people who are dealing with the same issues. And also remember that you don't have to continue to deal with this condition indefinitely. Don't settle for a lesser quality of life than you deserve. Get busy and get help if that is what you need. Say a firm "no" to panic and anxiety, and especially those attacks. You can win. You ARE a winner!
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