Panic Attack Counsseling

Panic disorders are one of the most common mental health conditions and affect around 1.7% of the population. When it is untreated it can increase the chance of developing other mental health conditions and dramatically affect your quality of life. our panic attack counselling will help you cope with this disorder effectively.

What are Panic Attacks?

A panic attack is when a person suddenly becomes very scared and fearful for no apparent reason.  People who suffer a panic attack usually believe they are having a heart attack or dying. Stressful conditions can cause a person to have a panic attack, but once the problem is resolved the person will quickly return to normal.

When people start to have recurrent and unexpected panic attacks without an apparent cause then the problem will develop in a condition called panic disorder. People will also have a constant fear of suffering another panic attack and will avoid situations or places where they have previously suffered an attack.

It is not known yet what exactly causes panic attacks but  genetics, traumatic events, and stressful situations play a huge role in its development.

Panic attacks are not life-threatening and will rarely cause a physical health problem, but they are frightening and will affect the quality of life of people.

Panic Attack Symptoms

If you suspect that someone is having panic attacks and is suffering from several of the symptoms below then it is suggested that they get professional help.

• A sudden episode of fear without warning that can happen at any moment (middle of the night, at work, driving a car).
• Sense of losing control or having a heart attack.
• Increased heart rate.
• Headache and dizziness.
• * Chest pain which increases the feeling of having a heart attack.
• Sweating.
• Shaking.
• Tingling sensation.
• Feeling of detachment.
• A constant fear of having another panic attack.
• Avoiding places or situations where you believe they may occur or where they have previously occurred.

Panic Attack Effects

Although having a panic attack is a very unpleasant sensation, it would be unwise not to seek help because it can affect your stability in life. It is possible for you to develop phobias, you may begin to consume excessive amounts of alcohol leading to other mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety disorders.

It is difficult to manage panic attacks on your own and without treatment. As soon as you start to have symptoms of a panic attack you should visit a psychologist and get therapy to learn how to treat your condition and thereby improve your quality of life. Counselling is about learning how you can learn to deal with your problem by yourself

At My Family Psychologist, we care about your mental health and want you to live at your fullest. We offer panic attack therapy that will help you overcome your problem.

my family psychologist has the experts who can help you deal with any issues regarding panic attacks. You can call us direct on 07801 079555, email us at luisa@myfamilypsychologist.com or contact us online, we are always here to help.