Panic attacks are responded to treatment
Panic attacks - one of the most common manifestations of anxiety. Sometimes they are spontaneous, make a person off guard. But sometimes these attacks occur in predictable situations. In any case, such an attack is frightening. Not surprisingly, the man begins to be afraid of the appearance of the factor of fear. "The fear of fear" is manifested in different ways. Usually people try to avoid those situations in which they can reach a panic attack, although there are some who do not avoid these things. Very frequent or spontaneous panic attacks are called by panic disorder.
According to various studies, from 3 to 5% of the population suffers panic disorder. Most often this disorder is common among people aged 20 to 50 years, in particularly, women.
In any case the treatment of panic disorder should be conducted by psychotherapist.
A great importance in the treatment of panic disorder is a rational pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Pharmacotherapy - preferred antidepressants (treatment is given with small doses of Zoloft or other effective remedy). Psychotherapy - different types of behavioral therapy.
Along with the use of medications and psychotherapy, the doctor teaches the patient self-management techniques and rational behavior at the onset of panic attack.
Zoloft (Pfizer, USA) (Sertraline) - a selective inhibitor of presynaptic serotonin reuptake. The drug is shown in neurotic depression, accompanied by anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders. Incompatible with MAO inhibitors. Zoloft is number one therapy in choice of panic attacks treatment.