Individuals who have to suffer from panic attack PTSD can tell you that this condition isn't a joke, and that merely "snapping out of it", as numerous non-sufferers imply, isn't as easy as it might appear to be. Here I will explain exactly what it means to endure this kind of debilitating condition and some methods to better handle it.
People that deal with panic attack PTSD, typically have lived through a painful incident which caused great distress for them in their past. In some cases a person can remember what the event was while others, really have absolutely no recollection relating to anything unusual occurring.
Often a medical professional won't identify a person as suffering from panic attack PTSD unless they've been suffering with the symptoms for longer than a month. Symptoms of this disorder commonly manifest within a 3 month period after a traumatic event has transpired.
It is interesting to observe that many times, people will not begin to show any specific signs or symptoms until years after a certain situation has taken place. The course of action panic attack PTSD takes differs from one individual to another.
Envision yourself no longer fearing your thoughts and getting back to the activities that once brought you fulfillment and gave you self confidence.
Or can you visualize yourself driving by the actual location where a dramatic event happened and no longer breaking out in a cold sweat, trembling or experiencing an anxiety or panic attack?
It is helpful to understand some of the symptoms of panic attack PTSD in order to determine whether this is what you actually suffer from. Of course it is always advisable to consult a doctor before attempting to diagnose oneself.
Some of the more common symptoms of panic attack PTSD include:
*Constant thoughts and memories of a specific event which caused great distress.
*Persistent nightmares and/or sleep problems.
*Panic attacks and extreme nervousness to the point of being easily startled.
*Feelings of being alienated from people and reality in general.
*Feelings of aggression and irritability, which sometimes results in violent behavior.
*Avoidance of particular places or situations that are associated with a traumatic event.
*Inability to show affection and a feeling of being emotionally numb (even with people you care about).
*Depression.
Listed below are a number of ways you can combat this condition while returning back to your normal self, as well as, enjoying your life again.
To begin with, you really need to start dealing with your memories. This will be tough at first, still discussing the traumatic event you experienced that instigated this disorder, is important when dealing with panic attack PTSD. Speak to your Dr. or somebody close to you that you have confidence in.
Next, learn how to relax using breathing exercises, listening to soothing music and/or meditating. Take time out daily, to take part in some kind of activity that is strictly meant for you to calm yourself down. This will simultaneously help you deal with the anxiety caused by your memories.
Third, as mundane as this sounds, eating healthy foods and exercising daily (such as yoga or tai chi), will improve your health overall, thus helping you to better combat the stress and anxiety associated with this problem.
Fourth, it's very important that you return to your old routine. Start going to some of the places you use to go to. Also begin doing some of things you use to do regularly. Doing this will bring back structure and stability to your life.
Lastly, you may want to ask your doctor whether taking prescribed meds will help as you follow some of the above guidelines.
Whatever you do, please don't tell yourself that you'll never get better and that your problem is too complicated to deal with.
Panic attack PTSD is a kind of an anxiety disorder, and many people have found great relief utilizing a program known as the "One Move" technique to beat their panic attacks. You might find this will be helpful for you as well.
This specific ailment is much more common than you may realize. Though panic attack Post traumatic stress disorder is a challenging disorder to live with, realize it is treatable and you're not alone. Plenty of people have with success overcome this problem and the earlier you start to deal with it, the greater your odds are of totally recovering from it.
People that deal with panic attack PTSD, typically have lived through a painful incident which caused great distress for them in their past. In some cases a person can remember what the event was while others, really have absolutely no recollection relating to anything unusual occurring.
Often a medical professional won't identify a person as suffering from panic attack PTSD unless they've been suffering with the symptoms for longer than a month. Symptoms of this disorder commonly manifest within a 3 month period after a traumatic event has transpired.
It is interesting to observe that many times, people will not begin to show any specific signs or symptoms until years after a certain situation has taken place. The course of action panic attack PTSD takes differs from one individual to another.
Envision yourself no longer fearing your thoughts and getting back to the activities that once brought you fulfillment and gave you self confidence.
Or can you visualize yourself driving by the actual location where a dramatic event happened and no longer breaking out in a cold sweat, trembling or experiencing an anxiety or panic attack?
It is helpful to understand some of the symptoms of panic attack PTSD in order to determine whether this is what you actually suffer from. Of course it is always advisable to consult a doctor before attempting to diagnose oneself.
Some of the more common symptoms of panic attack PTSD include:
*Constant thoughts and memories of a specific event which caused great distress.
*Persistent nightmares and/or sleep problems.
*Panic attacks and extreme nervousness to the point of being easily startled.
*Feelings of being alienated from people and reality in general.
*Feelings of aggression and irritability, which sometimes results in violent behavior.
*Avoidance of particular places or situations that are associated with a traumatic event.
*Inability to show affection and a feeling of being emotionally numb (even with people you care about).
*Depression.
Listed below are a number of ways you can combat this condition while returning back to your normal self, as well as, enjoying your life again.
To begin with, you really need to start dealing with your memories. This will be tough at first, still discussing the traumatic event you experienced that instigated this disorder, is important when dealing with panic attack PTSD. Speak to your Dr. or somebody close to you that you have confidence in.
Next, learn how to relax using breathing exercises, listening to soothing music and/or meditating. Take time out daily, to take part in some kind of activity that is strictly meant for you to calm yourself down. This will simultaneously help you deal with the anxiety caused by your memories.
Third, as mundane as this sounds, eating healthy foods and exercising daily (such as yoga or tai chi), will improve your health overall, thus helping you to better combat the stress and anxiety associated with this problem.
Fourth, it's very important that you return to your old routine. Start going to some of the places you use to go to. Also begin doing some of things you use to do regularly. Doing this will bring back structure and stability to your life.
Lastly, you may want to ask your doctor whether taking prescribed meds will help as you follow some of the above guidelines.
Whatever you do, please don't tell yourself that you'll never get better and that your problem is too complicated to deal with.
Panic attack PTSD is a kind of an anxiety disorder, and many people have found great relief utilizing a program known as the "One Move" technique to beat their panic attacks. You might find this will be helpful for you as well.
This specific ailment is much more common than you may realize. Though panic attack Post traumatic stress disorder is a challenging disorder to live with, realize it is treatable and you're not alone. Plenty of people have with success overcome this problem and the earlier you start to deal with it, the greater your odds are of totally recovering from it.