Panic/Anxiety Attacks and Treatments

Hi everyone!

I do hope that you are all enjoying yourselves. Working hard as well as playing hard! My apologies for not publishing any new updates for the past 3 weeks. I have been very busy filming a new reality show and did not have a chance to update this blog. I have tried to reply to as many emails as possible the past couple of days. I do hope to reply to every one of them within the next few days.

Anyway, I recently had a few questions with regarding panic attacks. For those who are suffering or have suffered from it, you would know that it is such an unpleasent and even frightening experience. About 10 years ago I witnessed someone getting a panic attack. It seemed like an asthma attack but it's not. Here's some info about panic attack that I hope you would find useful and interesting.

General Info

Panic attacks are sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning. These episodes can occur at any time, even during sleep. A person experiencing a panic attack may believe that he or she is having a heart attack or that death is imminent.

Most people with panic attacks experience several of the following symptoms:


-"Racing" heart
-Feeling weak, faint, or dizzy
-Tingling or numbness in the hands and fingers
-Sense of terror, of impending doom or death
-Feeling sweaty or having chills
-Chest pains
-Breathing difficulties
-Feeling a loss of control

Panic attacks are generally brief, lasting less than ten minutes, although some of the symptoms may persist for a longer time. It is not clear what causes Panic Disorder. In many people, its symptoms develop in association with major life changes (such as getting married, having a child, starting a first job, etc.) and major lifestyle stressors.

Best Ways to Ease Anxiety Disorders- I shall describe each method in detail in my future posts.
1.) Medication- One might required medication initially to reduce the number of attacks if you experience frequent attacks (a few attacks per day)
2.) Hypnosis or hypnotherapy
3.) Meditation and Other Relaxation Techniques
4.) Good Night’s Sleep
5.) Laughing/Laughter Therapy
6.) Avoid Places Where You Have Had an Attack

As always, although the alternative therapies are extremely powerful and effective, please check with a physician if you require medication to curb the initial phase of the attacks.

Please feel free to email me your comments at bodypulse@ymail.com. Have a fabulous week!