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Find Out If You Are Experiencing Panic Attacks While Sleeping And What Are Your Options
Our ancestors while having their own set of problems never faced the daily onrush of stressors that we have to deal with. Many nights sleep is lost due to that stress. Due to such lack of sleep during the night we tend to feel tired and spent during the day. If not dealt with, these sleepless nights will turn into nocturnal anxiety attacks which will disrupt the normal cycle of our lives.
As human beings we need to rest approximately every 16 hours. Our resting period lasts approximately 8 hours and then we're up again. There is no way around this cycle. Sooner or later our bodies must rest. When something causes a disruption in the normal course of life, the sleep awake balance is lost and problems start to arise. People who have a tendency of sleeping less than usual are likely to suffer from chronic sleep problems and one such issue of concern is sleep panic attacks.
A authentic diagnosis of sleep panic attacks is more more difficult because the disorder is a mix of several different symptoms which indicate various other sleep disorders. During the initial stages of the attack you might be unable to sleep well at night and this would manifest the absence of restfulness after you wake up. During the initial stages you are advised to seek professional help to assist you in dealing with the attacks.
The general symptoms of panic attacks while sleeping are insomnia, drowsiness during the day and irregular sleeping patterns. Insomnia is more predominant than the other two symptoms in the initial phases. Also panic attacks during sleep are standard with people having irregular sleeping behaviors.
As much as 50% of all panic disorder sufferers experience some nocturnal anxiety disorder.
Sadly, people that suffer from panic attacks while sleeping acquire a fear of sleeping which makes things worse. While it may seem reasonable and obvious to some, sleeping pills are not the answer to resolving these problems. You could make things worse by becoming addicted to them.
Sleep panic attacks cannot be related to dreams as the attack tends to come upon at the earlier stages of Rapid Eye Movement or REM.Therefore, dreams cannot be held accountable for setting off panic attacks. Also, the occurrence of nocturnal anxiety attacks can result in sudden waking up, palpitations, shortness of breath, fearfulness, sweating and tremors. Such symptoms usually occur when the person is in deep sleep.
The exact cause or causes of panic attacks while sleeping are undiscovered. Several experts allege that the cause may be the buildup of carbon dioxide within the body while we sleep. This has been referred to as the "false suffocation alarm".
Sleep panic attacks is treatable and can be wiped out with medications.
Even So, medicines should be used as a last recourse as these disorders can be cured with certain restrictions and life changes. To be clear, we're talking about anxiety medications and not sleeping pills.
A big part of your intervention is for you to make peace with yourself and with your disorder. This doesn't mean that you have to accept it. Just accept that you have it and move peacefully to find a cure. Before you try to explain your situation to anyone else you must first understand it The more easily you are able to express your concerns and the occurrences of your attacks the quicker you can free yourself from its grip. Apart from that you must make certain lifestyle changes as well - such as quitting or limiting smoking, caffeine and alcohol. Since these substances can intensify the attack it is best to limit their use. Additionally I would say that self help is the best help to cure night panic attacks.