Panic Attacks- Understanding and Getting Help For Them

       Symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks usually begin abruptly and include the following:

§  rapid heartbeat,

§  chest sensations,

§  shortness of breath,

§  dizziness,

§  tingling,

§  severe anxiousness.

A theory of anxiety and panic disorder is that it is the body's normal "alarm system."  It is mental and physical mechanisms that allows an individual to respond to a threat and it also tends to be triggered unnecessarily when there is no danger. 

Studies show us that counseling alone or with the combination of medication and counseling treatment are more effective than medication alone in the long-term management of anxiety and panic attacks.

In getting help with anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy is widely used in counseling for both adults and children.

This form of therapy seeks to help those with panic disorder identify and decrease the irrational thoughts and behaviors that reinforce panic and anxiety symptoms. 

This can be administered either individually or in group therapy (Medicine net.com, 2015).

Reference

 Medicine net.com (2015). Retrieved From:

http://www.medicinenet.com/panic_disorder/article.htm#panic_attack_facts

I am leading support groups/ classes in July and August to help individuals with depression and anxiety/ panic disorder.

Groups/ Classes are FREE, however; you need to register.   

What:

Support Groups/ Classes on Coping With Anxiety And Depression

Share in group what you are experiencing or you can just listen.

Get information on how to better understand anxiety and depression as well as learn coping skills and how to be empowered to get through difficult times.  

Where:

Michael Loftis Counseling      

       2670 Memorial Blvd
               Suite E
  Murfreesboro, TN 37129

When: Every Friday evening in July and August, 2015 (EXCEPT JULY 3rd)

Starting-  on Friday July 10^th, 2015

Time: 7:00pm – 8:15pm each week

Contact Diane Gammon by calling or texting (615) 556-8406 with any questions and to register. Please leave a voicemail message when calling. (You may attend any amount of group classes that you want.)

  

You can attain hope and healing!

Diane received her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis Counseling.

Diane is under the clinical supervision of Michael Loftis L.C.S.W. as she pursues professional licensure as a LPC-MHSP. 

Diane is also currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology.  

By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

                                           Blog Website LivingWithHopeCounseling.com