by Henry Flury | Aug 29, 2023 | Causes & Risk Factors, Lifestyle Changes, Panic Attacks in Specific Contexts
Caffeine And Panic Attacks: Is my Coffee Drink Causing Panic Attacks? Let’s pose this question in another way: Does pouring gasoline on a fire make it worse? That is essentially what is happening with a caffeine induced panic attack. The fire is the anxious...
by Henry Flury | Jul 29, 2023 | General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Understanding General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
There is phobia that is linked to the experience of panic attacks, and that is agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is the fear of open spaces or of being in crowded, public places such as shopping markets. It is a fear associated with leaving a safe zone, such as the home....
by Henry Flury | Jul 29, 2023 | Coping Strategies, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Understanding General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
It is often observed that many people’s top ranking fear is not death but having to speak in public. The joke is that these people would rather be lying in the casket at the funeral than giving the eulogy. Public speaking for people who suffer from panic attacks or...
by Henry Flury | Jul 29, 2023 | Causes & Risk Factors, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
The short and obvious answer: panic attacks are caused by high anxiety. But, what exactly is anxiety? Understanding how anxiety crops up will help you defeat panic attacks. One of the biggest myths surrounding anxiety is that it is harmful and can lead to a number of...
by Henry Flury | Jul 29, 2023 | Causes & Risk Factors, Coping Strategies, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Understanding General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
If you suffer from… * Palpitations * a pounding heart, or an accelerated heart rate * Sweating * Trembling or shaking * Shortness of breath * A choking sensation * Chest pain or discomfort * Nausea or stomach cramps * Derealization (a feeling of unreality) * Fear of...
