How Common Are Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorders?

If you happen to be one of those unfortunate people who suffers with anxiety disorders or panic attacks, rest assured that you are not alone. In fact, it might surprise you to learn that millions of people world-wide suffer with these disorders. Sadly, many have become so consumed by their disorders that they can no longer lead normal productive lives. In reality, these disorders frequently affect every aspect of life, including relationships with others. Even the most normal daily activities such as working, going to school, driving, traveling, and socializing become so frightening to the sufferer that he obsessively
avoids these situations in hopes of preventing yet more anxiety or panic attacks.

Symptoms of Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Symptoms of panic attacks and anxiety disorders can be quite frightening. Some of the symptoms include difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, weakness, sweating, trembling, and the sensation that you are about to lose consciousness, to name a few. Since these symptoms can be easily confused with some serious illnesses, the sufferer sometimes rushes to the nearest emergency room only to be told that he or she has just experienced a panic attack. In total disbelief, one might be left wondering, "You mean I am not dying? How can that be?"

Because of these terrifying, and seemingly unexplained symptoms, the sufferer is left embarrassed, humiliated, and bewildered with a devastating fear of having yet another attack. Thus a vicious cycle develops. Fear begets more fear.

Hope for Relief

If you are reading this article, it is quite likely that you or someone you know is suffering from these unbearable disorders. But let me say this. As so many others, I too have known the agony of living life controlled by fear. I understand those who suffer. I feel their pain. Happily, I am here to say that there is hope for relief!

As there are literally thousands of management options available, it can be quite a daunting task to find appropriate management techniques for the particular needs of each individual. I am interested in helping to narrow the search a bit by reviewing a few popular management options that I found particularly interesting and then share that information with others.

The methods chosen are all natural, which is often more appealing than drug therapy that carries the risk of dangerous or unpleasant side effects. That is not to say that medication treatment is never wise. Only you and your healthcare provider can decide what is best in your own situation. It is always advisable to visit your healthcare provider to rule out any possible illnesses related to your symptoms before deciding on any management plan.

These chosen management plans offer outstanding benefits and include free educational information for your review.

Where You Can Go for Help

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