The Panic Attack.

Some people feel frighten when he saw or feel something, for example you are riding in a car and one car come close at your side suddenly, in your mind you going to hit by that car but it’s not. like what happen to one passenger beside me, she shout when she saw that one car suddenly come close to our side, in bumper to bumper traffic jam that is always occur, someone in a hurry so he move side by side in the street, if you panic even there is no real danger may be you have a panic attack disorder.

What is panic attack?

A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. It’s very frightening. You might think you're losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. And also to the other people beside you, they might carry away by your reaction.

Panic attacks begin suddenly, without warning. It strikes at almost any time, when you're driving the car, at the mall, sound asleep or in the middle of a business meeting.
There is not known what causes panic attacks or panic disorder, it’s often started in the late teens or early adulthood and affects more women than men. Some of these factors may play a role:

• Major stress Temperament that is more susceptible to stress.
• Certain changes in the way of parts of your brain function.
• Family history of panic attacks Death or serious illness of a loved one.
• Major changes in your life,  History of childhood physical or sexual abuse.
• Experiencing a traumatic event.

Panic attacks typically include a few or many of these symptoms:

• Sense of impending doom or danger
• Fear of loss of control or death
• Rapid heart rate.
• Sweating
• Trembling
• Shortness of breath Hyperventilation.
• Chills
• Hot
• flashes
• Nausea
• Abdominal cramping
• Chest pain
• Headache Dizziness Faintness Tightness in your throat Trouble swallowing
• Intense fear.

How to treat panic attack?

Treatment may be different for each person. According to the symptoms, some mediation that use only for alleviation of the symptoms. Like anti-anxiety medication or antidepressants. Other treatment is psychotherapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation, and/or meditation to help relax the body and relieve anxiety, the best way is to prevent your panic attack.


How to Prevent Panic Attacks?  Learn to manage them better.

• Go easy on yourself, people who feel panic tend to be overly critical of themselves.
• Learn to lower your level of everyday anxiety through a variety of techniques, including meditation and exercise.
• Learn other relaxation techniques, like deep breathing or guided imagery.
• Avoid stimulants, such as nicotine and caffeine, found in teas, colas, and chocolate or take moderately.

Learn to recognize a panic attack like the symptoms, if you feel it, Take slow, deep breaths or take your medication before its attack.

Source:
http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-panic-attack-treatment
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/basics/definition/con-20020825