The first time it will certainly catch you off guard, as a sensation starts to come over your body that you will not recognize. It may be a fear, a rapid heartbeat, your face may feel flush, your hands may tingle, and you may become out of breath. You may feel hot flashes or feel like you're going crazy. You usually will have an urge to run away or escape the situation that you're in. It can be sheer terror. However, usually there is no danger at all.
You may be one of the millions of unfortunate ones that have experienced some of the things I just mentioned. And you also may recognize them as symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack. You may have had a fearful and startling event that caused the attack. However, the frustrating thing is that, many times, they come out of the blue and we just don't know where they came from or how they got us to a level 10 of panic. It's a scary feeling. It's a helpless feeling. I have been there, and many of you have too.
"Oh, good grief, Greg, you're talking about some crazy people now." Nope. Not the case. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in any given year almost two and a half million people can have panic disorder. And these are people from all walks of life. But, as I see the trend continue, I wonder how many thousands or millions more deal with this disorder and are embarrassed to let it be known. Therefore, I believe the numbers could be substantially higher.
It has been a long time since I have had a large anxiety attack. However, I truly remember the awful fear of those moments, and not only that, but the dread, worry, and fear that it would occur again soon - out of nowhere. i was afraid that it would show up again at the most inappropriate time, place, or event and embarrass me to the point of shame. It's the type of thing that makes you think twice about going to a social event, and may well keep you from living the life that you deserve to live. And, because of that, it's also a condition that you should do everything you possibly can to rid yourself of it.
Well, how about some good news? Today we find ourselves with more information, more treatment options, and the medical and psychological community are much more experienced with dealing with anxiety attacks than years ago. There are even some great programs online. So, if you find yourself dealing with this aggravating and frightening disorder, don't let it take the fun and enjoyment away from your life. Find your way out through professional help. See your doctor. See a counselor or psychologist trained in this field, or perhaps a well trained psychiatrist who might even suggest medication for a time. But, please don't let this thing win! Sometimes issues of anxiety can bring embarrassment, and they shouldn't. However, if they do, don't you dare let that stop you from getting the proper help, facing this condition and winning!
Make a decision that you will not live bound by the chains of any sort of anxiety disorder. You don't have to. We've mentioned that there is much help to be found. There are also ministers who can help in this area. Just remember that millions of other people share your fears and frustrations of anxiety. And also, please know that you don't have to put up with this aggravation for the remainder of your life. Don't live a quality of life that is less than what it should be because of the nemesis of anxiety and/or panic. Get help. Do what is necessary and don't give up. Put your foot down and don't allow anxiety to rob you of incredibly great times to come in your life. You can win!
You may be one of the millions of unfortunate ones that have experienced some of the things I just mentioned. And you also may recognize them as symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack. You may have had a fearful and startling event that caused the attack. However, the frustrating thing is that, many times, they come out of the blue and we just don't know where they came from or how they got us to a level 10 of panic. It's a scary feeling. It's a helpless feeling. I have been there, and many of you have too.
"Oh, good grief, Greg, you're talking about some crazy people now." Nope. Not the case. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in any given year almost two and a half million people can have panic disorder. And these are people from all walks of life. But, as I see the trend continue, I wonder how many thousands or millions more deal with this disorder and are embarrassed to let it be known. Therefore, I believe the numbers could be substantially higher.
It has been a long time since I have had a large anxiety attack. However, I truly remember the awful fear of those moments, and not only that, but the dread, worry, and fear that it would occur again soon - out of nowhere. i was afraid that it would show up again at the most inappropriate time, place, or event and embarrass me to the point of shame. It's the type of thing that makes you think twice about going to a social event, and may well keep you from living the life that you deserve to live. And, because of that, it's also a condition that you should do everything you possibly can to rid yourself of it.
Well, how about some good news? Today we find ourselves with more information, more treatment options, and the medical and psychological community are much more experienced with dealing with anxiety attacks than years ago. There are even some great programs online. So, if you find yourself dealing with this aggravating and frightening disorder, don't let it take the fun and enjoyment away from your life. Find your way out through professional help. See your doctor. See a counselor or psychologist trained in this field, or perhaps a well trained psychiatrist who might even suggest medication for a time. But, please don't let this thing win! Sometimes issues of anxiety can bring embarrassment, and they shouldn't. However, if they do, don't you dare let that stop you from getting the proper help, facing this condition and winning!
Make a decision that you will not live bound by the chains of any sort of anxiety disorder. You don't have to. We've mentioned that there is much help to be found. There are also ministers who can help in this area. Just remember that millions of other people share your fears and frustrations of anxiety. And also, please know that you don't have to put up with this aggravation for the remainder of your life. Don't live a quality of life that is less than what it should be because of the nemesis of anxiety and/or panic. Get help. Do what is necessary and don't give up. Put your foot down and don't allow anxiety to rob you of incredibly great times to come in your life. You can win!
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