Panic fear is called nyctophobia. This is an obsessive fear, which should be distinguished from ordinary, periodically occurring fears inherent in all people.
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Nyctophobia is characterized by the fact that a person susceptible to it understands the meaninglessness of his fear. However, he continues to fear and be afraid of something:
- of people
- heights
- darkness
- spiders and arthropods
- old front doors
- bridges, etc.
There are a lot of panic fears. Some of them are characteristic of children, and as they grow older they disappear without treatment. But some are also inherent in adults, intelligent people. Most often this is a fear of death or, as it is called in medicine, thanatophobia. Agoraphobia and claustraphobia are also common. The first is a fear of open spaces, and the second is a phobia of closed ones (small rooms, offices, elevators, etc.). This also includes intimate phobia, which manifests itself as fear and reluctance to enter into intimate relationships with people of the opposite or the same sex. Social phobia is also widespread; This term refers to the fear of communication with people.
Panic fear is difficult or impossible to control; it torments a person. The manifestation can be sudden, fears significantly limit a person’s ability to live and act normally. Intimophobia leads not only to the inability to build a family, but also to ridicule from others, as well as hormonal disorders. Experts in the field of psychology and psychiatry have developed special techniques that reduce fear and its manifestations, although it cannot be said that they help in absolutely every case and 100%.
What is panic fear
An attack of panic fear or panic attack is a symptom that is a painful, severe anxiety that suddenly grips a person, in combination with characteristic vegetative symptoms.
According to statistics, at least one person out of five has experienced a panic attack at least once in their life.
What is the fundamental difference between the concept of “panic attack” and ordinary panic and fear? The whole difference is that “normal” panic has a reason. For example, you cannot find your passport in front of the counter at the airport. You will experience the same physical symptoms that are prescribed for a panic attack, however, you will clearly understand what the fear is associated with and that it reflects the real state of affairs.
From the age of 28 until the end of his life, Charles Darwin periodically experienced a number of unpleasant symptoms - sudden attacks of fear, suffocation, sweating, dizziness and trembling. Doctors gave him a lot of diagnoses, however, he never managed to get rid of obsessive attacks. Today, experts come to the conclusion that Darwin most likely had a panic disorder. According to researchers, approximately 2% of the population has this diagnosis. Most often, the disorder begins in adolescence, the largest number of patients are between the ages of 22 and 44 years.
What does it mean to sink into oblivion? What does the expression “sink into oblivion” mean?
People drink water from the Lethe River.
A fairly well-known and commonly used expression in our speech is “sink into oblivion.” But people do not always use this phraseological unit correctly and exactly where it should be used. Why is this phraseological unit interesting? It is interesting because it consists of two little-known words - “to sink” and “Letu”. How did these words appear and what do they mean? Let's look at the meaning of each word separately.
The word sink according to all dictionaries has several meanings. But precisely in this expression, the word kanut means to disappear or disappear without a trace. How did this word appear? There is only one option. It was in the old days that the word sink came from the word drip. Those. a drop of water falls into the water and becomes invisible as it mixes. Therefore, the meaning of the word sink is to disappear without a trace (in this case, to dissolve in water). It is precisely in this meaning of the word that the phraseological unit “As if it sank into the water” is interpreted.
At the very beginning, you can understand that Leta is not summer, since it is the name of something. The word Summer is translated from Greek as oblivion. But in fact, Lethe is a river in ancient Greek mythology. Lethe was one of the rivers of the underground kingdom of Hades. The dead, once in the underworld, drank water from this river and forgot about everything that happened.
Based on these two words, we can conclude that the phraseological unit to sink into oblivion means to disappear forever from people’s memory. That is, if a person has sunk into oblivion, this means that he has disappeared forever and will no longer remember anything.
Nowadays, this expression is widely used to mean “something is lost or someone is lost and is either difficult to find or not found at all.” So they say GO INTO OBSTRUCTION, i.e. something has disappeared from the person's sight at the moment or has been stolen.
Symptoms
A panic attack is characterized by at least 4 of the following symptoms:
- fear of death;
- feeling like you might go crazy or lose control of yourself;
- tachycardia;
- derealization, depersonalization;
- shortness of breath, suffocation, sensation of a lump in the throat;
- chest pain;
- dizziness;
- trembling throughout the body;
- increased sweating;
- sleep problems;
- pain in the stomach, intestines, stool upset.
The duration of the attack can be from several minutes to several hours. However, on average the condition lasts 10-20 minutes. A feature of the post-state is obsessive thoughts associated with the fear of a recurrence of the attack. An “anticipation” anxiety syndrome is formed, and another panic attack will not be long in coming. The opening attack leaves a serious mark on the memory. A person is trying to understand what provoked his condition. Who was next to him (or who was not) at the time of the attack? Where was it? What he ate, drank, what he thought about. In connection with these thoughts, rituals and restrictive behavior begin to form.
Panic disorder is closely related to agoraphobia. The fear of experiencing panic in public or in an “unsafe” place leads to the fact that a person first refuses public transport, then avoids large supermarkets, and then prefers not to leave his home at all.
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There is no shame in seeking help from a doctor if you have panic attacks.
Just a couple of years ago, it was not customary to talk about panic attacks out loud. They were embarrassed about the diagnosis, and patients asked the doctor again, just in case: “Are you sure you weren’t mistaken? I’m a normal person, not some kind of psycho.” Today the situation has changed dramatically. People are not embarrassed by the doctors' verdict, only if just a little. But still, society is developing an understanding that treating the fear of death is not shameful. Especially if it poisons life so much.
“TOLK” talked with psychiatrist Sergei Makashov about what panic attacks are, how to treat them and what causes this disease to develop.
Panic attack - what is it?
This is anxiety that rises to the level of panic, and at its core is the fear of death. For example, fear of suffocation. Symptoms such as palpitations, suffocation appear, the person begins to breathe intensely, which causes hyperventilation syndrome (oxygen oversaturation) to develop, and this, in turn, only aggravates the condition.
This is a fairly pronounced state of intensity. Most often, panic attacks occur in adolescents and young people who have not previously encountered such conditions and feel practically healthy. “There are more such patients today than 10 years ago. But even then there were many of them. But it’s getting bigger and bigger,” psychiatrist Sergei Makashov told TOLK.
Causes
There can be several reasons for panic attacks. The first refers to the so-called biographical level. This is when strong fear (with a threat to life) suffered in childhood manifests itself. For example, a child was drowning, he was left alone in a closed room, and so on.
Most often, the consequence of such fears manifests itself at a fairly early age - at 15 years old. The peak occurs at 25-30 years. Panic attacks, doctors say, are still the lot of young people.
“This state is easily fixed in our psyche and then realized under some conditions reminiscent of fear in the past. This could be stress, intoxication, weakening of the body by some kind of infection, or taking medications that have nothing to do with the psyche. But all this can provoke panic,” says the doctor.
Having arisen once, it very quickly repeats itself after a few days. Because the problem is not solved. It “gets stuck” in the body and begins to repeat itself constantly. Usually at this stage people turn to doctors.
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Very often, during panic attacks, people call an ambulance. Because the fear of death is very strong. It’s even more likely this: if a person didn’t call an ambulance, then perhaps it’s not even PA, but a similar condition.
Any disease is a form of a protective reaction of the body, this is how it was laid down in our ancestors. So the second reason for the occurrence of PA is heredity.
“In this way a person protects himself from complex psychological problems,” comments Makashov.
The third level of occurrence of PA is perinatal. There has been a proven connection between panic attacks and how childbirth proceeded. According to scientists, if the birth process was delayed, the labor was difficult and prolonged, then this also affects the possibility of a panic attack.
What to do if you have a panic attack?
Contact your doctor. See a psychiatrist or psychotherapist. Otherwise, this condition will “get stuck” as a reaction in the body and it will be difficult to fight it. Anxiety, worry, and fear of death will increase.
The problem is solved quite quickly, of course, provided that you see a doctor. The main directions of treatment are psychotherapy and drug treatment. For example, from the moment you first approached with a problem to the moment when the intensity of manifestations of PA decreases almost to a minimum, only a week can pass.
As for a complete cure, here, doctors say, we need to start from each specific case. “You can remove the intensity, but solving deeper issues requires working with a person. Well, taking medications. Some medications are taken for a long time,” explains the doctor.
Most often, a person does not understand what is happening to him. He has panic, fear, no critical thinking, and cannot decide what to do. And it is for this reason that an ambulance is most often called. After the ambulance doctors help relieve the attack, you need to see a doctor for treatment. This is the best option.
“In such conditions, it is imperative to seek help from doctors. To get to a psychotherapist, sometimes you first need to get to a therapist at your place of residence. There is no need to be afraid or embarrassed to address this problem. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you will be healthy and happy,” says Makashov.
Who is at risk?
Panic attacks can occur in almost anyone. Most often in young people under 30 years of age. There are also later ones.
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Story No. 1
I still don’t understand what happened to me. Maybe it was a panic attack, or maybe something else. But anyway, I didn't like it. It started with a slight depression amid a divorce. I'm still worried. At first there was simply an unstable state, but then it seemed to “let go.” But after a couple of weeks, I felt like my heart would jump out of my chest, it was beating so fast. Plus, I felt like I was suffocating. For the same reason there was dizziness.
It was impossible to sleep in this state. I saved myself with Corvalol and chamomile tea. I spent three days in this state. And, you know, it's very scary. When you don’t understand what’s happening to you, but obviously something is not very good. I sincerely tried to make an appointment with a doctor. But in my clinic, to which I am attached, it was impossible to even get to a therapist, so I had to cope on my own. The arsenal included herbal teas, motherwort tinctures, Corvalol, a bath before bed. Even a few hours before bedtime, I tried not to pick up the phone (it didn’t work that well, of course).
The attacks subsided, or at least did not recur. But somehow I don’t really want to experience those feelings again. Therefore, I still intend to go to the doctor. Despite “there are no coupons”, “the doctor is on sick leave, he won’t be back soon.”
Story No. 2
I heard that there is such a disease - panic attacks. And even some acquaintances said that they are susceptible to them. But since these acquaintances were creative people with a penchant for drama, I was sincerely sure that this was a fictitious disease. But then she suddenly changed her mind.
There was a case: I went to bed, and then something went wrong. A wild heartbeat began, it seemed that I could not breathe, there was not enough air, my hands were icy, my pulse was going off scale. The first aid kit at home contains only a thermometer and aspirin. Somehow I waited until morning (it was Saturday morning, by the way). I was so scared that I signed up for a private clinic, called a taxi and went to the doctor with the question: “Doctor, tell me, will I live?”
The appointment was quick: they measured the blood pressure (it was very low), asked about the symptoms and... sent me to a psychotherapist with the words “these are panic attacks, you will live.” However, I never went to a psychotherapist. But I went to a neurologist. The treatment was good, long and very expensive. And, you know, it let go. Hopefully forever.
Anyone can have panic attacks. Successful young people who consider themselves stress-resistant. One time was enough for me to go to the doctor, take charge of my health and change my attitude towards problems, blockages at work, deadlines, and so on.
Story No. 3
Panic attacks are hell. And I survived it. I was 28 years old, and nothing foreshadowed trouble. I wasn’t working at that moment, there was no stress and no preconditions at all that my body would start doing such terrible things.
The first time this happened was when I went to one fashion training. There were a lot of people in the large room, and I suddenly felt stuffy, I couldn’t breathe, I began to suffocate. His hands were shaking like an experienced alcoholic. They took me right under the arms into the fresh air, and I came to my senses. Then I thought it was due to too much strong coffee.
The second time the attack caught me at a friend’s birthday party. We celebrated it in a restaurant with our company. And when I realized that I would have to say a toast, my heart just began to break my chest. If they had hit me like that on, for example, my arm, I would have had terrible bruises. My hands are icy, shaking, I have a lump in my throat, I don’t have enough air, I feel like I’m going to faint. Moreover, I have never been afraid of public speaking, on the contrary. I love to be the center of attention.
The apogee was literally a day later, at night. I woke up with the understanding that I was probably dying. And she called an ambulance. The doctors arrived and explained to me what it was. And they sent me to a psychotherapist. I remember how offended I was: I was dying here, and they said that I had a problem with my head. But in the morning I came to my senses and made an appointment with a psychotherapist. Literally a month and a half later I felt much better. And the treatment is still ongoing.
Possible causes of panic attacks
It is worth remembering that a panic attack is just a symptom that signals us about something. Many phobic disorders are characterized by panic attacks; they can be provoked by both the fear of dogs and women’s fear of childbirth. In addition, many other psychological problems are characterized by anxiety attacks, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
A panic attack can be a side effect from taking any medication. Well, don’t discount your body. The reason may lie exclusively in the somatic sphere: from problems of the cardiovascular or endocrine system to tumors in the adrenal glands.
If no other diagnoses are confirmed, and unexpected panic attacks occur at intervals from several times a day to several times a year, with painful waiting between them, panic disorder is diagnosed. In ICD-10 it is listed as F41.0.
The key word in the description of the term is "unexpected". That is, if a person is afraid of hospitals and has a panic attack right before visiting a medical facility, then the reason is obvious. In the case of panic disorder, the condition seems to come out of nowhere. Women suffer from the problem twice as often as men.
Most patients, having experienced panic for the first time, tend to attribute what happened to some serious somatic illness. They begin to visit doctors and get examined. This is an absolutely correct strategy, because if a person actually has a panic disorder, then he will not die from it, but if he has heart problems or a hormonally active tumor, then everything is possible. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to eliminate all unnecessary things.
However, some people, especially over 40 years of age, even after a full examination by a therapist and redirection to a psychotherapist or neurologist, prefer to make an appointment with gastroenterologists, cardiologists, force doctors to conduct repeated tests and begin to feel like a carrier of a unique disease. All this leads to hypochondria and worsening of the condition.
It is when the patient begins to insistently demand from the therapist to diagnose and treat his panic fear that an outdated and controversial term sounds - vegetative-vascular dystonia (VSD) . This is a very vague diagnosis, the treatment of which most often consists of taking mild sedatives or herbal preparations.
Preface to the Russian edition by Giorgio Nardone
It is a great honor and pleasure for me to write the foreword to the Russian edition of my book on short-term therapeutic intervention for phobic and obsessive disorders. The pleasure I feel is multiplied by the fact that this is already my second book translated into Russian, and that the translation of all my most significant works is already planned. This will allow the Russian reader to trace the evolution of the activities of the Center for Strategic Therapy over the past decade, aimed at developing specific protocols for various types of psychological problems and creating improved techniques within the framework of the Problem Solving and Strategic Communication method.
I have a special feeling for this book because it was the first presentation of a whole series of improved models of therapeutic intervention for the most common disorders that often impose many restrictions on a person's life.
Indeed, according to the International Health Organization, obsessive-phobic disorders - from panic attacks to obsessive-compulsive disorder and hypochondria - are the most serious pathologies, affecting 20% of people. Taking this fact into account, both professional readers and readers simply interested in the topic will be able to make sure that the possibility of real relief in a short time from disorders of this type not only contributes to the development of scientific and medical-psychological knowledge, but also contributes to the strengthening of well-being and healthy personal growth of a person.
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Factors influencing the occurrence of panic disorder
One of the most important risk factors is exposure to violence in childhood. Such an event cannot but damage the psyche and in adulthood you will have to face the consequences.
The hereditary factor is assessed as average. Of course, there is no specific “alarm” gene, however, a certain combination of them forms a person’s tendency to the disorder.
External conditions also actively influence the occurrence of panic disorder. For example: constant psychological discomfort at work, stressful interpersonal relationships, hormonal imbalances, coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, chronic weakness, fatigue and lack of sleep.
How to get rid of panic fear
Now you know that a panic attack can happen for completely different reasons. Professional clinical psychologist Veronika Stepanova will talk about ways to overcome panic fear if the reasons are purely psychological.
At the moment when the attack has already happened, you have only a few ways to influence the situation. First is breathing. It is recommended to take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Actually, breathing is the only way we can influence the autonomic nervous system; this is feedback (after all, we cannot control either digestion, blood circulation, or the functioning of the glands).
Secondly, it is necessary to shift attention from the center of excitation. To do this, you can perform muscle relaxation exercises: tense and relax some muscles. Some try to pinch themselves or slap themselves. In addition, you can try to visualize any pleasant images for yourself.
And yet, it is not recommended to call an ambulance (we are talking about a diagnosed panic disorder, and not the first panic attack, which can be caused by anything). Even if you sincerely think that you are going to die, this is not so. And calling an ambulance reinforces the behavior in you that avoids trying to cope with the attack on your own.
Panic disorder is treated with psychotherapy. As in the case of combating phobias, various approaches and methods for resolving psychological problems are used. Cognitive behavioral therapy has achieved the greatest success in treating panic attacks. Its goals are to change the patient's thoughts about the sensations he is experiencing and his ability to cope with them. Cognitive therapists suggest that the problem occurs because the brain misinterprets signals and erroneously triggers the “fear mechanism.”
Another option for dealing with a panic attack is to resolve the intrapersonal conflict that triggered the disorder. Such therapy can occur in various modalities, such as psychoanalysis, Gestalt, humanistic directions and others.
If a child experiences panic, the sequence of actions should be approximately the same: we examine the body for pathology, if everything is within normal limits, we seek advice from a child psychologist.
We must remember that a huge number of fears are provoked by children’s imagination, and often there is nothing serious behind them. However, it is very cruel for adults not to pay attention to the baby’s feelings; this can lead to various psychological problems in older age. Be sure to help your child cope with his anxieties and panic fears. Remember that a child is a reflection of the parents’ condition. Sometimes, instead of “treating” a child, see if this signals you about problems in your family.
Fear as a natural state
It is impossible to find a person who has never experienced fear of something in his life. Fear is not a sign of weakness, but a completely normal, natural basic emotion that is simply necessary to protect us from danger. This means that mental and physical health is impossible without it.
Military personnel who have been in war claim that even the most desperate and brave warrior experiences horror and fear during combat operations.
We need this emotion primarily for self-preservation: in a dangerous situation, it protects us by giving the signal: “Be careful! Move away! Hide! Run away! " That is why, despite the fact that fear is positioned by us as a negative feeling, it certainly has positive aspects.
And panic fear (or attack), unlike usual, does not stimulate us to avoid danger, but, on the contrary, fetters us, paralyzing us, like a cobra rabbit. That is why this condition can be dangerous both for the psyche and for general health in general.
Let’s find out what the term “panic fear” means from a medical point of view, what symptoms it can be expressed and how to deal with this scourge.
What is panic fear?
Probably each of us is aware of what the catchphrase “panic has seized” means. Popularly, this term means a state of crippling confusion, the inability to calm down and pull oneself together, and confidence in the hopelessness of the situation.
The origin of this phrase goes back to antiquity. In ancient Greek mythology there is such a legend: the little god of nature, the patron of forests and fields named Pan, was distinguished by his repulsive appearance from birth. Of course: small, with a goatee, horns, hooves, a flattened pig snout - he could terrify anyone.
Just think, even his own mother was scared of him! But in addition to his colorful appearance, Pan was distinguished by his specific behavior - as soon as he was born, he immediately began to laugh and jump, thereby horrifying his own mother. Seeing him, people ran away in horror. The terms “panic” and “panic” originated from Pan’s name.
In modern medicine, sudden attacks of panic terror are called panic attacks. The sensations that a person experiences for the first time make an indelible impression on his psyche and remain in his memory, which is why he begins to fear a new attack.
When the attack is repeated, the person perceives this state as a pattern, which is why he limits himself in everything, trying to avoid relapses. But since panic attacks are impossible to predict, this pattern of behavior significantly affects the quality of life, making it unbearable.
Symptoms and causes of panic fear
Symptoms of panic attacks are as follows:
- growing anxiety, sudden, unaccountable fear that lasts several minutes;
- temporary paralysis (numbness) of the body;
- chaotic thoughts or lack thereof;
- increased temporary sweating;
- cardiopalmus;
- dry mouth, trembling in the hands and/or throughout the body;
- suffocation.
Like any other disorder, panic attacks do not occur out of nowhere. Often the basis of this illness is hot temper, impulsiveness, and emotional instability. This condition can be aggravated by stress, psycho-emotional stress, and mental trauma experienced (for example, a panicked fear of death can be acquired by a person who has recently lost a relative or witnessed a fatal tragedy).
Physiological characteristics of the body can also be a trigger for the development of a mental disorder.
The cause of panic attacks, among other things, can be the following factors:
- diseases of the endocrine, cardiovascular, and especially nervous systems;
- unhealthy lifestyle (unbalanced diet, chronic lack of sleep, alcohol consumption, smoking, physical inactivity);
- lack of self-analysis (the habit of postponing solving pressing problems until later leads to dissatisfaction with oneself, awareness of problems “floats out” at the most inopportune moment).
How to get rid of panic fear?
Despite the fact that panic fear does not pose a threat to life and health and is not a mental illness, it requires treatment. After all, regularly recurring panic attacks signal the development of panic neurosis - a problem that can significantly ruin your life.
A person begins to avoid other people, withdraws into himself, as a result of which his lifestyle becomes routine and ascetic, a constant feeling of anxiety ties him to his own home - the place where fears haunt him least of all. And against the background of these problems, various phobias and even more serious mental illnesses often arise.
As you can see, panic attacks can have serious consequences, which means that you cannot do without the help of a specialist. It is best to entrust the treatment of the disease to a professional - an experienced psychologist or psychotherapist. He will select a set of measures aimed at effectively eliminating the disorder.
Under no circumstances should you rely on your own strength or the help of relatives or friends who do not have special education. And even more so, you shouldn’t “drown” your problem in alcohol or try to eliminate it with the help of drugs - in addition to an existing illness, you can easily acquire alcohol or drug addiction.
For professional help to be as effective as possible, help yourself as well. Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, strong tea, coffee, caffeinated foods and energy drinks.
Panic fear is a pathological condition that occurs suddenly. It is characterized by uncontrollability and may be associated with somatic and psychological disorders. Symptoms of panic fear are often compared with manifestations of a vegetative crisis or cardioneurosis. Any panic attacks are associated with disruption of the autonomic nervous system. Treatment of the disease involves the use of different techniques, the key of which is psychotherapy. When choosing therapeutic tactics, the doctor takes into account the intensity of panic attacks, frequency and causes of their occurrence.
Prevention
You had a panic attack, and now you sit tensely and wait for it to hit you again, you are afraid to leave the house again. And you get the opposite effect. To avoid repeated attacks of panic fear, it is important to spend the adrenaline that is produced in your body.
Psychologists advise leading an active lifestyle, maintaining a work and rest schedule, playing sports, communicating with people, and attending events. Under no circumstances should you isolate yourself within four walls, because it is precisely because adrenaline is not consumed during the day that such an erroneous release can occur in the evening.
In addition, you need to breathe fresh air - walk in nature, ventilate the room - oxygen is extremely important. Maintaining a sleep/wake schedule, as well as nutrition, helps maintain body stability.
Clinical picture
Manifestations of panic are different. Symptoms of a mental disorder may resemble a heart attack. It is worth noting that due to frequent fears and panic attacks, the functioning of the central nervous system is disrupted. A disorder accompanied by fear is characterized by a feeling of internal tension.
Such a state can be expressed as follows:
- Tachycardia and shortness of breath occur.
- Chills appear and the body may feel hot.
- Manifestations of the disease include tremors of the limbs.
- Due to impaired breathing function, suffocation is observed.
- Heart pain may occur.
- Attacks lead to diarrhea or constipation.
- Some patients experience abdominal pain.
- Possible urinary incontinence and frequent urination.
- A symptom of a panic attack is fainting, which occurs in severe cases.
- The condition is characterized by surges in blood pressure.
The symptoms of this disorder should not be ignored! A panic state leads to psychological disorders. A person gets lost in space and does not recognize friends or relatives.
One of the manifestations of the disease is depersonalization. This means that the patient does not want to be aware of what is happening to him. He tries to abstract himself from the attack, but his attempts are unsuccessful. Panic is accompanied by disorientation, in which the patient does not recognize his home or the houses around him. Some people experience fear of schizophrenia.
conclusions
Symptoms and treatment of panic fear depend on the causes of the condition. If the reasons are psychological, then there is no need to worry, and even when there is a feeling that you are about to die, this is a deception, there is no threat. The disorder is successfully treated with the help of psychotherapy of various directions.
To make it easier to survive attacks, use relaxation methods and breathing practices. Don’t let the painful anticipation of the next attack take over your thoughts, and if an attack does happen, go through it to the end, intensify the symptoms and realize that nothing bad will happen. If this works, perhaps there will be no next attack, or it will not happen again very soon.
