Dig into the science of what triggers panic attacks, how to recognize them, and the available treatments for panic disorder.
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Although hypnotherapy has been around a long time, it is sometimes considered a CAM therapy and has grown in popularity for the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. The following describes more about this approach to treating panic disorder.
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It’s time to treat the chronic brain disease called addiction.
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Look more closely and you’ll see.
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Demand from patients seeking help for their mental illnesses has led to underground use in a way that parallels black markets in the AIDS pandemic. This underground use has been most perilous for people of color, who face greater stigma and legal risks due to the War on Drugs.
Surveys have shown that Americans are experiencing elevated levels of stress and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic, which experts say could contribute to panic attacks.
Panic attacks can be sudden and overpowering. Knowing what to do when they arise can reduce their severity or help stop them.
Here are some simple tips you can use to help ease common symptoms of a panic attack.
They're more common than you think – six readers share their experiences and coping strategies. *Warning: This piece includes graphic descriptions of what it’s like to experience a panic attack, which may be triggering for some readers*
Plus expert tips on how to manage each of them.
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