A Study Finds that Panic attacks do not Cause PTSD

Research suggests that panic attacks do not significantly increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The general belief has been that panic and stress at the time of an incident is a large factor in the development of PTSD. This research shows that other factors are stronger indicators, including depression before the event, emotional support and self esteem.

The study used the 9/11 plane crashes at the World Trade Center as the traumatic events and looked at panic attacks among people who experienced the event first-hand. Panic attacks are characterized by irregular or pounding heartbeat, shortness of breath, chills, hot flashes or sweating, shaking, and losing sense of reality. Panic attacks occur among roughly 10 percent of Americans, but those involved in traumatic events have a much higher rate of panic attacks.

The researchers found that most panic attacks where among 30-44 year olds, Hispanics had higher occurrence of panic attacks than other ethic groups, those with higher levels of education had lower occurrences of panic, and 30% experiencing panic attacks after the event had depression before it.

Overall the study suggests that panic during a traumatic event is just one of many factors that raise the risk of developing PTSD. Therefore, anyone experiencing a traumatic event should seek immediate counseling to avoid developing mental health issues like PTSD.







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Natural Remedies for Panic Attacks

Natural Remedies for Panic Attacks

You may have experienced a panic attack at some point in your life: fear, terror, chest pain, rapid breathing, sweating, nausea, heart palpitations and dizziness. Panic attacks are twice more likely to happen to women than men, and nearly 6 million adults experience panic attacks each year in the United States alone. Panic attacks are more common that you might think, affecting almost 3 percent of the entire United States population over 18 years of age.

When panic attacks are a common reoccurrence a doctor may suggest antidepressants such as Lexapro, Paxil, Prozac or a range of other mood stabilizers and anti-anxiety medications such as Xanax, Ativan or Klonopin. While these medications are extremely helpful, there are a variety of natural remedies that one might want to try before committing themselves to a pharmaceutical cure. Of course, before self-treating one should always consult a healthcare professional, whether it be a psychiatrist, psychologist, primary care physician, homeopath or holistic health practitioner.

The first non-drug remedy one should try before pharmaceuticals is psychotherapy. This talk-therapy can be crucial to figuring out what is causing the panic attacks and ease one’s fear. Psychotherapy can be used in conjunction with other therapies and is quite safe and effective.

One natural remedy for panic or anxiety attacks can be found in your local co-op or natural grocer: Bach flower remedies. These tincture remedies were invented by Dr. Edward Bach by stepping flowers in a bowl of water receiving direct sunlight. These flower essences are supposed remedies that many people swear by. While there are many flower remedies that can help with panic attacks, the most popular Bach flower remedy is Rescue Remedy, which is said to help terror, fear, anguish, suffering, shock, loss, grief and trauma.

For natural relief of panic attack symptoms there are a number of herbs that can be used in teas, tinctures, and supplemental form. One of the most popular herbs known to help anxiety and panic is St. John’s Wort, which is used with confidence in parts of Europe. Other herbs to help are: Passion Flower, Griffonia Flower, Lavender, Valerian, Kava, Lemonbalm, Sage, Chamomile, Gotu Kola and Skullcap. Combinations of herbs can also be found that can target certain symptoms such as nervousness, insomnia, depression and more.

If you feel you are experiencing panic or anxiety, go see a doctor to talk about your symptoms and fears. If committing to a anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication doesn’t feel right to you, begin with some psychotherapy and speak with a natural health practitioner to find out if one of nature’s healing plants could be helpful for you.


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