Panic attacks, also known as anxiety attacks are unexpected reactions of powerful anxiety accompanied by escalating physiological symptoms that will be discussed in further detail below. Panic attacks are associated with an array of somatic and cognitive symptoms and are essentially a response of the sympathetic nervous system. These intense physiological experiences can be brought on very quickly, and often with no apparent reason. Read the rest of this entry »

Anxiety Attack

Anxiety attacks, or panic attacks, are episodes of intense panic or fear, which occur for no apparent reason. Anxiety attacks can occur suddenly and without warning – when this happens the sufferer generally experiences a feeling that their life is about to end. Sometimes, there is an obvious circumstance that causes the attack, like having to drive in heavy traffic or getting stuck in an elevator, but often times there is an unknown “trigger” that causes it. Read the rest of this entry »

Anxiety

More than forty million North American adults suffer from some type of anxiety or panic, and for many, it has a very real cost to their lifestyle.

If you find yourself arguing with your partner more frequently than normal; catch yourself side-stepping social events; or perhaps even fostering unrealistic feelings of fear or apprehension there’s a good chance you are experiencing some type of anxiety disorder. Read the rest of this entry »