About 5 percent of the population will experience a panic attack in their lifetime. While 1 out of 75 people worldwide will experience a panic attack at one time in their lives. I am about to share some information with you that I learned from Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett's book Soothe Your Nerves. A panic attack includes four or more of the following symptoms: Increased heart rate, heart pounding Sweating Trembling or shaking Chills or hot flashes Chest pain Shortness of breath or smothering Feeling dizzy or light-headed Upset stomach or nausea or abdominal distress Feeling of losing control or going crazy Fear of dying Numbing or tingling sensations Feeling that this isn't really happening to you or that you are watching it happen To treat a panic attack at home follow the tips below: Relax your shoulders Progressively tense and relax all large muscle groups such as your legs Slow down your breathing Tell yourself that you are not "going crazy" There are six classificati...
This blog is about educating and empowering peers, caregivers, and loved ones with hope for recovery. I describe my experience living with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. I've been in recovery since 2007. I've experienced setbacks, but also triumphed through challenges. I encourage you to share your thoughts and to believe that better days are attainable. Thank you for visiting. Welcome to my life in recovery... Ashley Smith