Anxiety Attack Symptoms - Dealing with General Anxiety Attacks

Fear is natural. It is something that everyone deals with and can even be a healthy emotion when warranted. It’s when fear gets out of control and becomes an obsession or when someone suffers excessive fear for no valid reason that it becomes a problem that can turn into a panic or anxiety disorder. For some tips on how to deal with anxiety, read on.

My anxiety manifests as a tightness in my chest. like I have the fight or flight response for no reason. Then I get a scary out of control feeling in my head. What am I afraid of??? Nothing and everything. Chicken little the sky is falling! Doom and gloom! My mind just starts obsessing over every little thing and I become consumed with fear and these racing, repetitive thoughts take over.

So what can you do? If the anxiety is debilitating and affects your daily life - seek professional help. There are a variety of anti-anxiety medications and anti-depressants that can help. If you’ve tried anti-depressants and they didn’t work, then possibly an adjunctive medication like Abilify added to an SSRI could help.

The National Institute of Mental Health reports that approximately 1 in every 5 adults suffer with from a fear-related disorder. Here are some quick facts:

· 18.8 million American adults will suffer from depression this year
· 9.1 million American adults have an anxiety disorder
· 5.2 million American adults will experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder this year
· 2.4 million American adults will experience a panic disorder this year

Here are some self-help articles I found about managing fear and anxiety.

• Managing Your Persistent Fears And Anxieties
• Managing Your Fearful And Obsessive Thoughts
• When Your Fears And Depression Have The Best Of You
• Managing Your Fears With The Help Of God
• Managing Your Every Day Stresses And Anxieties
• Finding The Answers In Managing Your Fears And Anxieties
• Alcohol And Substance Abuse Will Not Take Away Your Fears
• When Someone You Know Struggles With Fear And Anxiety
• A Review Of Techniques In Managing Your Depression
• Managing The Fear Of Loneliness
• Fame, Money, And Success Will Not Take Away Your Fears
• Facing The Fear And Anxiety Of The Unknown