Tuesday, July 15, 2008

How To Get Rid Of Panic Disorder - Resolve

If you suffer from...

Palpitations,a pounding heart, or an accelerated heart rate,Sweating,Trembling or shaking,Shortness of breath,A choking sensation,Chest pain or discomfort,Nausea or stomach cramps,Derealization (a feeling of unreality),Fear of losing control or going crazy,Fear of dying Numbness or a tingling sensation,Chills or hot flashes.

Just try to imagine what it feels like to experience one, if you can.


Here is a typical example:

Standing in a supermarket queue, it's been a long wait but only one customer to go before you make it to the cashier. Wait, what was that sensation? An unpleasant feeling forms in your throat, your chest feels tighter, now a sudden shortness of breath, and what do you know-your heart skips a beat."Please, God, not here."

A quick scan of the territory-is it threatening? Four unfriendly faces queue behind, one person in front. Pins and needles seem to prick you through your left arm, you feel slightly dizzy, and then the explosion of fear as you dread the worst. You are about to have a panic attack.

There is no doubt in your mind now that this is going to be a big one. Okay, focus: Remember what you have been taught, and it is time now to apply the coping techniques. Begin the deep breathing exercise your doctor recommended. In through the nose, out through the mouth.

Think relaxing thoughts, and again, while breathing in, think "Relax,"and then breathe out. But it doesn't seem to be having any positive effect; in fact, just concentrating on breathing is making you feel self-conscious and more uptight.

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