Nocturnal Panic Attacks.Video 52 - Panic disorder - symptoms [amp] treatment

Nocturnal Panic Attacks.Video 52




Hey Guys, thanks for stopping by, I just wanted to shoot this quick video
on a subject that you don't really hear alot about but is
fairly prevalent and you may suffer from this yourself or no someone
who does and that is Nocturnal Panic Attacks.
Pretty much most people know about regular Panic Attacks but nocturnal panic attacks
are of course something that happens while your sleeping.
any typically during REM sleep.
and it's a big problem for people, I'll just read a quick definition of what a Nocturnal Panic Attack is.
Have you ever been awoken from sleep for no apparent reason? neither in response to a nightmare nor in response to any external events
such as an alarm ringing or a bed partners sudden movement? Were you gripped by fear that you
couldn't explain? was your chest tight, your heart racing, your breathing fast and eneven
were you unable to return to sleep that night? wrer you even afraid of going to sleep the next night
due to the memory of that experience?
Well if you can relate to that you may have suffered a Nocturnal Panic Attack
and it's a scary thing. The reason I'm shooting this video is because I came across a website
that goes in depth about Nocturnal Panic attackes and may be of some help to you.
or someone you know who is suffering from this. The name of the sight is Fixing Anxiety.com
There should be a link below, but rather than going on about it go ahead and click the link below
or just go to fixing anxiety.com
Not only will you learn more about Nocturnal Panic Attacks but you'll also read some great information
and some possible solutions. So go ahead and check it out, I'm glad that you stopped by!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYt8qSIFg6s


Panic disorder - symptoms and treatment




I’m sure you’ve heard someone say or joke
about “having a panic attack,” but panic
attacks are very real situations where someone
has a sudden period of intense fear or discomfort
that something bad’s going to happen, and
that there’s some imminent threat or danger.
These feelings are often so intense that they’re
accompanied by physiological symptoms like
heart palpitations, dizziness, or shortness
of breath. These symptoms peak within the
first 10-20 minutes, but some might last hours.
Sometimes patients having a panic attack might
feel as though they’re having a heart attack
or some other life-threatening illness. Panic
attacks can happen even in familiar places
where there are no real threats, and therefore
they’re unpredictable, which can further
increase anxiety about when the next panic
attack is going to happen.
In order to be characterized as a panic attack,
the Diagnostic and statistical manual for
mental disorders, the fifth edition, or DSM-V,
says patients need to have an abrupt onset
of four of the following thirteen symptoms:
pounding heart or fast heart rate, chest pain
or discomfort, , sweating, trembling, shortness
of breath, nausea, dizziness, chills, numbness,
feelings of choking, feelings of being detached
from oneself, fear of losing control, and
fears of dying.
Admittedly, some of these symptoms might naturally
happen together, and so they can be very hard
to tease apart. For example, it would be unusual
for a person that is sweating, feeling dizzy,
and feeling chills, to also not be trembling.
It’s also important to note that some of
these are physical symptoms whereas others
are specific thoughts/ideas. Panic attacks
can happen in the context of several mental
disorders including depressive disorders,
posttraumatic stress disorder, and substance
abuse disorders. It can also, however, happen
in the context of a panic disorder, which
is basically defined by the panic attacks
being recurrent, meaning 2 or more, and unexpected.
In addition, the DSM-V says that for somebody
to be diagnosed with a panic disorder, they
also need to have persistent worry or change
in behavior because of their panic attacks.
Also, the panic attacks can’t be due to
the effects of some substance, like an illicit
drug or medication. Finally, the panic attacks
aren’t better explained by some other anxiety
disorder, like agoraphobia or social anxiety
disorder.
Patients with a panic disorder can’t predict
where the panic attack will happen next, so
it’s important to get treated before patients
develop something called avoidance, which
is when they actively avoid the places where
one previously happened. They might stop doing
activities that they think might trigger the
attacks, like going to the park, riding in
elevators, or driving. Avoiding these situations
might temporarily reduce symptoms of anxiety
about having a panic attack, but it makes
daily life really tough, right? And ultimately
doesn’t stop the attacks from happening.
Sometimes patients get anxiety just thinking
about the possibility of having a panic attack,
and this is called anticipatory anxiety. Anticipatory
can be particularly debilitating because it
might cause the patient to be reclusive and
choose to endure the attacks alone instead
of risking an attack in publicâ€"this situation
can actually lead to the development of agoraphobia,
a fear of going into crowded spaces.
Panic disorder is twice as common among women
as men, and it appears to have a genetic component
and run in families, although we don’t know
exactly what causes it. Treating someone with
panic disorder usually involves psychotherapy,
medication, or both. Cognitive behavior therapy
has been an effective type of psychotherapy
for patients with panic disorder, and this
relies on five fundamental steps. First, they
just learn about panic disorder, and how to
identify certain symptoms. Second, they monitor
their panic attacks using a diary. Third,
they work on breathing and relaxation techniques.
Fourth, they start rethinking and changing
their beliefs about the severity of a panic
attack from totally catastrophic to a realistic
level. Fifth, they allow themselves to be
exposed to situations that provoke fear and
anxiety.
Now if medications are used, antidepressants
like SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed,
which have sedative and relaxing effects.
Anti-anxiety medications might also be prescribed,
like benzodiazepines, which also have a relaxing
effect, although the use of anti-anxiety medications
can sometimes lead to unwanted side effects
like tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal.
If very severe, anti-seizure medications may
sometimes be prescribed.
Overall though, between cognitive behavior
therapy and medication, many patients can
be effectively treated for panic disorder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxELZyA2bJs