What Causes the Disorder? With time, and without any help, the affected person may have several episodes of panic attack, and may always stay in fear of having another one.

However, the same intensity of fear can be seen in someone on dropping a cup of tea on the floor. 40 - 70% of people who suffer from daytime panic attacks, also have the same at night. Needless to say, the disorder causes the person to wake up from sleep with a sudden mental jolt, causing a sudden state of fear for no apparent reason. At this stage, the person is said to suffer from a chronic condition called panic disorder. Speaking of the factors behind the problem, experts have not yet found any. However, they suspect that biological and environmental influence on the person could be linked. Not to mention, frequent exposure to stressful situations may be responsible. 

A death in the family or a severe trauma may Alpha Xtreme set off an attack. This could occur soon after the event, or in some people, the same can take years to show. Abnormal functions of the brain could also be an offender. Imbalance in chemicals known as neurotransmitters may increase the risk of having a panic attack. Some doctors say that the problem could be genetic, and some blame drug abuse as a major contributor. Symptoms People who wake up panicking from their sleep are often overwhelmed by a feeling of impending doom, not having a clue about where they are and what's happening. Physical symptoms such as sweating, racing heart, breathing problems, chills, shakiness, tightness in throat, and sensation of being choked may follow. Some people complain about churning stomach, dry mouth, chest pain, and hot flushes. The sense of fear and terror could be more intense in people with a history of heart attack of heart disease. And as mentioned above, because of this, patients constantly live in a fear of another attack thus, creating a vicious cycle. Sometimes, the situation could be so much worse that the person fails to understand that he/she is actually having an attack and showing all such symptoms. 

Severe disorientation, and detachment from reality could occur in such cases. And this is especially true with nocturnal panic attacks. Treatment Treatment focuses on managing the panic attack symptoms, and reducing its occurrences. Mostly, a combination of medications and therapies proves effective in helping people lead normal lives. Psychotherapy is one effective way which most people go for when it comes to treating panic attack disorder. It helps the affected person to identify and cope with thoughts and behavior which lead to panic attacks, and replace them with more rational and balanced ones. The therapy may also teach the person how to react to stressful situations to avoid an attack. For instance, the patient could be advised to exercise some breathing patterns as soon as he/she starts getting anxious or frightened about something. Another important part of the therapy is to guide the patient to open up to his/her unresolved or unconscious thoughts or behavior, which may have a contribution in the causing panic attacks. There are certain medicines which also help in reducing the frequency of panic attacks during nights and daytime. They include anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drugs. 

They prove to be more effective when used in conjunction with psychotherapy. Some patients may also be given heart medications to manage symptoms such as irregular heartbeats. Panic attack or panic disorder cannot be kept from occurring. However, patients may follow certain measures to make the condition more manageable. Experts recommend patients to avoid alcohol, coffee or beverages, and develop a habit of reading something light or listen to soft music, especially before bedtime. Needless to say, daily exercise and a healthy diet also help. It is also important to stop assuming about all possible repercussions of any negative situation(s) you are dealing with. Above all, have faith in yourself, and believe that everything will be fine - self motivation is the key... Words of Encouragement from The Bible During times of trouble, when the waters seem to sweep over us, we can find solace in the words of encouragement from the Bible. Agonizing events can debilitate one's faith, however, constantly reminding yourself of the promises of God and clinging to them, will help you stand firm even in a fierce storm. TAGGED UNDER: Holy Bible Advertisement We all go through various trials and tribulations during our lives. 

There's not a single person on earth who hasn't experienced horrendous situations. However, the difference lies in how we respond to these situations and cope with them. Do we allow these harrowing events to shake our faith or to strengthen it! Romans 8:28 says "in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." So no matter what we go through, rough waters or flames, we will come out victorious because of the one in whom we have placed our trust. However, during storms in life, when one feels low, one should read the different promises and words of encouragement from the Bible. Reading and claiming them will help you get through tough times. Moreover, if you are at a crossroad or are going through something too much for you to bear, stop and seek God's help. The best solution would be to fast and pray. I know you haven't done it before and it may sound too 'holy', however, try it. Skip breakfast and lunch and spend almost 4-5 hours praying. It will be difficult to do this, especially if you haven't done it before. Begin by singing songs you know. 

Then open the Bible, choose a particular book in the Bible, for example; the Psalms and begin reading aloud, chapter by chapter. In between, pray aloud and pour all that is in your heart to your Father in Heaven. Fasting and praying always makes a difference. Try it! Here are some encouraging verses from the Bible, that have been listed down for you. Have a look at them. Words of Encouragement from The Bible on Death Death of a loved one leaves us all in harrowing times. We are left with all sorts of questions, as to why God allowed it to happen and so on. We wonder why God took away our dear one, when He knows how precious they were to us. Scores of questions have been asked by bereaved relatives, about death and why God allows pain and many men and women of God have tried answering their questions from God's Word. Recently, I happened to attend a meeting conducted by Ravi Zacharias (Christian apologist and evangelist), where he shared an anecdote that I don't think I will forget. He spoke of a child who lost her mother and asked her dad 'If Jesus died on the cross for our sins, why did mommy have to die?'