“Is it possible to stop panic attacks?”

In the case of panic attacks it might be sometimes possible for them to stop if the event or 'trigger' that has caused panic attacks ceases to exist. Some people go through a momentary bout with anxiety and/or panic attacks and it is only momentary where it can be modulated with brief medications, meditation, exercise, diet changes and some do great with this, because life circumstances have improved. On the other hand, many find themselves in a bout that lasts for a long time because of their life circumstances or events that won't subside. This can be a lifelong diagnosis with complex trauma, poverty, familial problems, and medicine side effects that seem to not help the matter of panic or anxiety in which case a mental health care doctor, nurse practitioner, or therapist and doctors should work together to bring about the best possible case scenario for the patient involved taking into consideration their family, financial, diagnosis, medications and current living conditions. In essence, there are many factors that can affect panic attacks and it will take a licensed mental health care provider to be able to see through these factors deciphering the best course of action. Hope this helps. As always, wishing you well.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ryan Koryciak

Yes, breathing exercises, stay hydrated, drink lots of water. Engage in journaling, find people you can trust to talk to, exercise.

Of course. You can take antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications and learn behavioral techniques to ease anxiety

YES! Although you might be thinking that you're about to die (heart beating fast, racing intrusive thoughts, etc), in reality, your body and mind are in a "survival system" a.k.a. the sympathetic system is "on". There are ways to restructure your mind/cognitive thoughts. Try to engage in therapy to learn those skills, if possible. Be well. Dr. Rosana Marzullo-Dove, MA, PsyD Doctor of Clinical Psychology Tampa Therapy and Wellness (813) 530-5180 900 W. Platt Street - Suite 202 - Tampa, FL 33606 And Safety Harbor, FL 34695 www.TampaTherapyWellness.com

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