END Panic And Anxiety Attacks NOW! Is There Really A Panic Disorder Treatment That Works?

By Jeff Hope

If you suffer from anxiety or panic disorder then you've lost far to many days to grips of panic attack. Without warning a panic attack can strike at any time or place. You don't even have to be in a dangerous environment for a panic attack to strike. In this article I'd like to make sure you understand common symptoms of anxiety attacks and effective panic disorder treatment.

Have you ever been so afraid of having an anxiety attack that you trigger an panic attack? Sometimes the fear of having a panic attack is as bad as the panic attack itself. One common scenario is a social event that you've been looking forward to going. Only thing is that as the event approaches your anxiety goes through the roof!

Our confusing and conflicting emotions can play havoc on our nerves. That hot date has finally called us and the day is here. You've been looking forward to this social event for a while with some apprehension and worry of impending panic attacks.

It's happened before, it's time to leave and you can't step through that door. Panic and fear have gripped you and won't let you leave. You end up embarrassed and call with some lame excuse as to why you couldn't make it. Now you've missed the event and suffered yet another panic attack.

The symptoms of a panic attack vary from person to person but everyone who suffers from panic disorder can agree that it's a terrifying experience. Symptoms include; rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, feeling of impending doom, terror, fatigue, insomnia, shortness of breath, feeling faint, and on and on.

So is there an effective panic disorder treatment? The answer is a resounding YES! The effective options for panic disorder treatment are; drug therapy, psychotherapy, and self help programs. Each has distinct pros and cons with self help programs being one of the top choices.

Drug therapy has the advantage of relatively quick relief if you find the drug that interacts well with your body chemistry. Finding the right drug can be a time consuming and expensive challenge. Side effects from these drugs can often times be nearly as debilitating as the panic attacks they purport to treat. Also, cost can become astronomical as you're signing on to take the drug for the rest of your life.

Psychotherapy can be expensive but can be effective in treating panic disorder if you happen to find a therapist that you can connect with. Finding a therapist that you can trust and relate to can be time consuming and costly. A good psychotherapist can run from $100 to over $300 per hour (session). Group therapy is a more cost effective option if you don't mind airing your dirty laundry publicly.

The final and extremely effective panic disorder treatment is self help programs. Don't worry, with self help programs there's no group therapy sessions to add unnecessary anxiety to your life. With a little dedication and determination you can work through effective treatment programs in the comfort and security of your own home. Effective programs follow the exact same treatment procedures as you would follow in a psychotherapy session. - 30309

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