Panic Attacks – What Are They And How Do You Get Them?

June 13, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Did you know that panic attacks are a common disorder in the U.S.? Most people don’t realize this, but there was a study done that shows that about 1/3 of American adults per year will suffer from this disorder. That is approximately one person out of every 75 that deals with this on a daily basis. This article is going to tell you exactly what the panic attack disorder is and how you get this disorder.

This disorder is basically where you get sudden and repeated surges of fear that is overwhelming and very intense. There are many times when someone has an attack that they will have physical symptoms that accompany this fear. Here are the different physical symptoms that a person can feel during an attack.

• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Shortness of breath
• Hot flashes or chills

These are just a few of the symptoms that people can feel. All of these are a natural feeling for anyone dealing with this disorder, but it can be treated so that your attacks don’t happen as often. This is something that you need to discuss with your doctor.

As to how you get this type of disorder, it is known to be a disorder that is heredity. So, you very well could have inherited this disorder. The important thing to remember about panic attacks is that it is a treatable disorder and your doctor can help you get this under control. So, if you have panic attack disorder, then definitely take the time to consult your doctor so you two can get it under control.