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Panic Attacks - What causes a panic attack?


Panic attacks are a genuine health issue

Panic and anxiety attacks were once thought of as simply being nervous or highly-strung, but they're now acknowledged as a real health problem.


Panic disorder can only be diagnosed as a medical condition once the following have been ruled out:

  


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An inability to cope with environmental toxins such as mercury, carbon dioxide, food additives and pesticides.

Withdrawal from caffeine, alcohol, tranquilisers etc.

Eating a poor diet deficient in the following vitamins and minerals can result in panic or anxiety: calcium, magnesium, potassium, niacin or vitamin B12.

Medical conditions including hyperventilation syndrome, hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, inner ear disturbances and PMT

An adverse reaction to caffeine, alcohol, certain chemicals in our environment or some medication.

In almost half the patients seeking advice for anxiety, panic and phobias the cause was alcohol or benzodiazepinesIn almost half the patients seeking advice for anxiety, panic and phobias the cause was alcohol or benzodiazepines. In the remainder it was psychological, usually a state of conflict or a traumatic event. When symptoms are persistent following a distressing event it is often the case that alcohol or benzodiazepines are keeping them going.In almost half the patients seeking advice for anxiety, panic and phobias the cause was alcohol or benzodiazepines

Source: Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. 1995 February; 88(2): 73–77.

Many panic and anxiety attacks aren't a result of any of the above but are simply caused by an overblown reaction to a stressful situation due to a combination of:

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chemical imbalances in the brain
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stressful life events

People who suffer from panic disorders are inclined to use negative 'self-talk' which worsens their tendency to worry. Hypnotherapy teaches you how to overcome this.

A panic attack can be treated using hypnotherapy, taking medication prescribed by your doctor, or there are some things that you can do yourself to decrease it's intensity.

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Shonagh Paterson (registered hypnotherapist) Stroma, Farr, Inverness, IV2 6XG
Hypnotherapist for Inverness and the Highlands and Islands

 
Experienced, fully qualified hypnotherapist specialising in stress management, self confidence issues, smoking cessation and the rapid and effective treatment of fears, anxiety, phobias and panic attacks. Also treatment of many other problems using hypnotherapy (clinical hypnosis) and other therapeutic methods.
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