An anxiety attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming fear that comes without warning and without any obvious reason. It is a emotionally crippling condition that occurs suddenly and in many cases disappears just as quickly.
The human body's nervous system has a function that is commonly known as "fight or flight." It is a response to danger occurring at that moment. When events happen that require split-second responses to protect oneself, this part of the nervous system begins working. In an individual who suffers from anxiety attacks, the sensation seems to come from nowhere and for no reason. Occurrences can happen at times when the situation seems harmless, even during sleep; yet, the sensations are as intense and real as in a truly dangerous situation.
Why some people suffer from anxiety attacks while others do not is something of a mystery to researchers. Studies have shown that stressful life events both positive and negative (i.e., marriage, graduation, birth of a baby, etc.) may have a part in influencing a panic attack.
The human body's nervous system has a function that is commonly known as "fight or flight." It is a response to danger occurring at that moment. When events happen that require split-second responses to protect oneself, this part of the nervous system begins working. In an individual who suffers from anxiety attacks, the sensation seems to come from nowhere and for no reason. Occurrences can happen at times when the situation seems harmless, even during sleep; yet, the sensations are as intense and real as in a truly dangerous situation.
Why some people suffer from anxiety attacks while others do not is something of a mystery to researchers. Studies have shown that stressful life events both positive and negative (i.e., marriage, graduation, birth of a baby, etc.) may have a part in influencing a panic attack.
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Last Updated: Sep 2009
Last Updated: Sep 2009
How to Deal with Anxiety?
Anyone, at any age, could have an attack; however, usually people younger than thirty have a high number of first attacks. Ethic background seems to play no part in the development of anxiety attacks. Women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety attacks as men, researchers are continuing to study why this happens.
Treatment can include both medication and therapy. Medication can help the body adapt to the changes in the individual's nervous system. Therapy helps by teaching the individual techniques for dealing with their symptoms. Together, they can help the individual restore a portion of their life that they may have lost as a result of the condition.
Seeking help is not a sign of weakness; rather, it is a sign that you want to live and move on with your life.
Treatment can include both medication and therapy. Medication can help the body adapt to the changes in the individual's nervous system. Therapy helps by teaching the individual techniques for dealing with their symptoms. Together, they can help the individual restore a portion of their life that they may have lost as a result of the condition.
Seeking help is not a sign of weakness; rather, it is a sign that you want to live and move on with your life.
