How to deal with panic attack - Panic disorder

Teenage itself undergoes with several changes whether they are physical changes or emotional changes . So its obvious to have some mood jumps and irritability. But the problem arises when due to any reason teenagers can't able to move forward in life . When millions of thoughts running into his mind he can't able to get of them . It means he is suffering with panic disorder or simply panic attacks. Teenage is a age when stress, pressure, irritation, mood swings, fear etc. are normal thing . So if any teenager is facing any critical suffering it can't possible for parents to recognize it properly because according to them it's very obvious and not so big . They also thought that teen is overreacting and dramatic .But it may be possible that these issue are so much painful and unbearable for your teen . That's why when you came to know that you teen is suffering from anxiety and panic disorder it's important to remain patient and supportive. So here you will get all the symptoms , causes and cure for panic attacks in teenagers.

What is meant by panic attacks ?

Panic attacks means a situation of frightening with someone's own thoughts.

It means when billions of thoughts running in our mind but none is helpful. 

When we suffer all the feelings at once.

When we cry without any reason. 

Invisible hippopotamus sitting on chest.

Forgot how blinking works.

When we can't able to face any strong situation and become weeping.

When we feel very weak and frightened. 

When our feet frozen at on place.

Types of panic disorders.

Unexpected and uncured disorder:

It refers to those panic attacks which occurs without any reason or any cautious.

Expected and cued disorder:

It refers to those panic attacks which occurs eventually or in case of any hardship or due to any reason. It usually occurs when person have some unwanted or intolerable thought in his mind.

Causes of panic attacks:

Teenagers usually face many knowing and unknowing panic situation but when the situation becomes too worsen . Here are some of the causes of panic attacks in teenagers due to which he may feel critical .

*Social causes:

Isolating or withdrawing from family and friends.

Increased screen time on mobile or laptop 

Loneliness.

Avoidance from socialization.

Intense fear of judgement.

Hypersensitivity.

*Emotional causes:

Consistently worried of being wrong.

Repetitive behavior.

Restlessness.

Running millions of thoughts.

Irritation.

Over bursts.

Frustration.

*Academic causes:

Drop in grades.

Consistent failure.

Missed homework .

School avoidance.

*Physical causes:

Headaches 

Aches and pains

Sleeping too much 

Nightmares

Excessive fatigue

Not sleeping

Changes in eating routine.

Symptoms of panic attacks.

1. Physical symptoms:

   - Increased heartbeat.

   - sweating

   - fatigue

   - trembling and shaking

   - muscles tightness

   - chest pain

   - shortness of breath

   - headaches 

   - nausea and vomiting

   - feeling lightheaded or dizzy or faint

   - chills 

   - cold hands or with sweat

   - hyperventilation

2. Behavioral symptoms:

   - changes in food diet.

   - changes in sleeping pattern.

   - lack of interest in previously enjoyed     activities.

   - feeling discomfort.

   - refusal to leave home .

   - inable to relax.

3. Mental symptoms:

    - excessive worry.

    - fear of losing control.

    - thoughts of suicide.

    - feelings of hopelessness and depression.

    - fear of dying. 

    - feeling unreal or like a nightmare.

How to cure panic attacks?

Symptoms of panic attacks may be mild and severe. They tends to arise quickly and become worsen with the time. So its very important to cure them before it's too late.

By teen himself :

Examine your thoughts properly :

It is also known as cognitive behavioral therapy. So its very important to think about your thoughts with a cold mind and examine whether you are right or wrong. When you abolish the reason of panic then panic attacks itself gets disappeared. It's an individual therapy .

Engage in volunteering work :

It means just help and do good for other people. According to research it is found then helping other give a positive impact and good vibes on us and our thoughts. Teens can do it in following ways:

1. Helping their young ones in homework or in any other activity.

2. Volunteering for a local organization either old-age or any orphanage home.

3. Helping an animal .

4. Distributing some necessary meals to needed persons.

5. Serving meals for homeless persons.

Connect with others and don't stay alone:

It's very important to talk to others and don't avoid social life. Chill with friends and family . Because it s very much needed for you to spend your maximum time with people and dont stay alone. It will also very helpful for you to become normal.

Recognize your strengths:

Just make a strong belief in your mind that you can do everything and you are very strong. And recognize all your positive strengths in your mind. Forgot all your fears ,worry and panic attacks. Just make a fresh start with fresh vibes.

Learn to talk back to panic:

Don't run from your bad thoughts . Make a faceoff with them . Believe in yourself that you are a strong person . If you will run from them they will not leave you .so its better to  talk with them .

Engage yourself in creative activities:

Doing creative activities invites a flow in life and makes you to forgot all the things.

It changes state of mind .some believe that doing creative things clears our mind and take away from the thoughts , calm us.

It may include singing, dancing, painting,art, diy or any another activities that you really enjoy. Teens may find joy and happiness by doing these creative activities.

Do physical tasks:

Doing regular exercise, yoga and meditation leads to lessen the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Those who do these physical workouts enjoy a higher degree of enthusiasm , excitement and activeness.

It also helpful in

Diverting mind and changing mood.

Increasing sense of self confidence.

Increasing concentration.

Helping brain cope with stress and fear.

Decreases tensions.

As being a parent of suffering teen.

Be supportive: 

A child is much close to his parents than anyone else.so it's obvious he will seek support from you .so be supportive with him . Talk to him and spend time with him as much as possible. Remember that he needs you . Make him feel that you love him and really cares about him . Make him realize that  there is no pressure on him either of study or anything . He just do what he want.

Understand your teen :

Understand you teen what is running in his mind . Ask him to share it with you . Talk with him and make a communication. Try to things that make him happy and forgot all his griefs. You can go for a trip or  watching movie. You can also spent family get-together with him. But don't leave him alone or lonely.

Take medical help in severe case :

If you are sure that your teen is facing with serious and severe symptoms then go for professional medical help . Don't be too late cure it as soon as possible otherwise it will become too worse to control. You can also go for therapy treatment and other prescriptions.

Be calm and cold hearted towards him:

Don't blame him for all this . Because at that he needs you more than anyone.so handle him with cool heartedly and be calm . Don't be frustrated angered with him . 

Conclusion :

Teenage is the age of not being a child or not of a mature. So its the duty of parents to nurture their teen with good habits and good hygiene. They should make away them from all the bad things and bad attacks .

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