Surviving John

Have you ever woken in the middle of night with panic symptoms? It hits you like a panic alarm has sounded right next to your head. You feel dazed, confused and terrified like something awful has just happened. Your body is trembling, you’re in a cold sweat and your heart is raging.

Maybe it was a nightmare but more likely it was a panic attack you had. When waking from a bad dream a person normally has memories of the dream. Nightmares might cause feelings of terror and panic but are not the same as nocturnal panic attacks.

The cause for panic attacks at night aren’t because of nightmares. Sufferers of anxiety disorders like agoraphobia and panic disorder experience panic attacks. Generally, attacks trigger when the person is awake and can be completely random.

A sufferer might experience hyperventilation and have feelings of unreality and terror. There are a number of possibilities how a person might develop an anxiety disorder. When feelings of anxiety and stress become habitual it can lead to anxiety disorders and other health problems.

Life can be extremely stressful and often there feels like there’s too much to cope with. Being in a state of constant anxiety and stress weakens the mind and body. Worries and fears become magnified and the mind learns to be in a permanent state of negativity and anxiety. Our behaviors are shaped through experiences good and bad.

A person with panic disorder has an overactive and hypersensitive nervous system. A person might feel tired all the time. Sensations such as pins and needles, hot flashes and itchiness are also common. Many sufferers might not even know that they’re having panic symptoms.

Relaxation doesn’t come easily and they always feel uneasy and on egde. Their mood might change often. Also they might have thoughts of worry and apprehension like something bad is going to happen.

Panic symptoms can be hard to bear, but there is help as well as simple changes to your lifestyle that can make a difference. To help minimize panic attacks during sleep you should avoid drinking or eating anything that contains too much caffeine, alcohol and sugar.

Try to engage in relaxing activities. If you have a stressful and anxiety filled day make an effort to wind down. Progressive relaxation is a great way to relieve muscle tension and calm the mind. Exercise is also a great way to help release stress and anxiety.

Watch lots of comedies; during laughter the body releases endorphins which are the body’s natural pain killer. It’s important to deal with panic symptoms as they can lead to other health problems. Discover how to prevent panic attacks with a proven treatment that works at the anxiety and depression health blog.