Helping You Navigate Through Panic Attacks
What Are Panic Attacks?
Panic attacks are sudden and intense surges of fear and discomfort that can strike unexpectedly, often without a clear trigger. These episodes are at the heart of panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder that can be deeply distressing and disruptive.
Donna Morgan Counselling offers a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals seeking help for anxiety. By focusing on the causes of panic and panic symptoms, clients can gain a better understanding of their triggers and learn effective strategies for managing them. Panic attacks can occur unexpectedly, but with the right treatment of anxiety, including medication for panic and therapeutic interventions, the frequency and intensity of these attacks can be reduced. Donna Morgan provides personalised treatments for anxiety, helping people experience panic attacks less frequently and feel more in control, ultimately treating panic attacks and panic-related issues effectively.
Signs that you may be experiencing panic attacks include:
- Heart palpitations or accelerated heart rate
- Sweating
- Trembling or shaking
- Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
- Feelings of choking
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Nausea or abdominal distress
- Dizziness, lightheadedness or faintness
- Chills or heat sensations
- Paresthesia (numbness or tingling sensations)
- Fear of losing control or “going crazy”
- Fear of dying
Panic attacks are sudden, intense episodes of anxiety and panic, often accompanied by overwhelming fear. Symptoms of a panic attack include physical symptoms like a racing heart, dizziness, and shortness of breath. An attack may feel like a looming threat, making it hard to focus. While an anxiety attack builds gradually, panic strikes suddenly, leaving those who experience a panic attack feeling helpless. Unexpected panic attacks can lead to panic disorder, as outlined in the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Donna Morgan Counselling provides a supportive environment to learn about panic symptoms, triggers and effective strategies to manage and reduce the frequency of attacks.
I Can Help You With Panic Attacks
Donna Morgan Counselling can help alleviate these symptoms through various effective therapies, such as:
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Thought Field Therapy (TFT) or tapping therapy
- Humanistic Counselling, also known as person-centred therapy
- Eye Movement Destination and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Walk and Talk Therapy
During a panic attack, you might feel an overwhelming sense of fear and dread. It can seem like you’re losing control, as if you might faint or even have a heart attack. The intensity of these sensations can make you feel as though you’re in immediate danger, leading to the terrifying belief that you might be about to die.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any inquiries or wish to schedule an appointment. I provide a complimentary 15-minute consultation before any commitment is made. This initial consultation is an opportunity for you to determine if my approach aligns with your needs.
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