What is prescribed for anxiety attacks?

Anxiety attacks – they’re like that annoying ex-boyfriend who keeps showing up unannounced, unwelcome and causing chaos in your otherwise peaceful life. If you’ve ever experienced an anxiety attack, then you know just how overwhelming it can be.

But fear not! Help is at hand. In this article, we’ll delve into what exactly anxiety is and explore some of the common medications prescribed by medical professionals to treat anxiety disorders.

So sit back, relax and let’s get started.

Understanding Anxiety

Before we dive deep into medication options, it’s important to first understand what anxiety is (because knowledge truly is power!)

At its core, anxiety is a feeling of unease or nervousness about something with an uncertain outcome or potential danger. It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time as it’s part of our brain’s way of responding towards stressors; problems only arise when one experiences excessive levels of stress which result in challenges in daily functioning or enhances chances for depression among other mental conditions.

However extended periods where signs such as high pulse rate accompanied by fast breathing are present indicate that you could be having an anxiety disorder (also characterized by recurrent panic attacks).

These disorders usually come about due-to multiple factors including genetics amongst others but ultimately resulting in disproportionate worry patterns relative to risks faced; OCD being one type thereof.

As always many people prefer seeking out help without delving deeper into their issues opting instead rely on prescription meds solely /with therapy while wholly negligent whether going through these controlled substances make sense. Let us emphasise the importance between prescribed medicines with using readily available self-help methods before relying strictly upon pharmaceuticals alone

Now that we’ve gotten all technical..Let us cut straight to the chase:

The Prescription Options

When it comes down to treating generalized or occasional panic attacks brought on suddenly by phobias etc there exists range of medications finding use based on patient’s unique symptoms.

So in order to maintain essential chemical balance, let us explore some popular anxiety medication alternatives..

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (or SSRIs)

These drugs work effectively by increasing the levels of serotonin neurotransmitters within the brain thereby enhancing a positive mood as demonstrated through studies addressing success rates.

The downfall however is that this treatment usually takes quite sometime to show effect – sometimes taking upto several weeks which can be taxing for many people

Examples include Prozac, Lexapro amongst others with their dosage generally reliant upon individual needs.

Note: Professional guidance and consultation regarding drug efficacy should always come from your physician.

Benzodiazepines:

Benzodiazepines popularly known colloquially as benzos are fast acting anti-anxiety medications capable of working almost immediately after ingestion providing relief but unfortunately also building dependence over time

Think about them like immediate gratification waiting around the corner – though when abused they tend towards prolonged usage resulting in potential addiction hence increasing adverse effects long-term.

Examples include Xanax, Klonopin and valium each prescribed based off severity with dosages adjusted accordingly

In summary these could be helpful if pre considering short term solutions/ quick fix scenarios perhaps worth enquiring further into but not ideal for long-run treatment due-to their inherent risks entailing side-effect among other issues [after all we wouldn’t want you turning into a “Valium Junkie” now would we?]

Beta-Blockers

Beta-blockers remain useful prescriptions targeting physical manifestations like heart palpitations brought on through anxiety attacks.
By blocking hormones that makes ones’heart race or creating sudden flushing feelings allowing one calmer demeanor during high stress situations.

Example prescription examples include Inderal with specialist recommendation presuming optimal frequency /dose tested before administration

The Final Verdict:

As already indicated, For one to be using medications beyond short term use immediate medical attention and support is advised as well regular consultations regarding prescribed medication- asking doctor any potential side effects/dosage adjustments ideal so issues don’t snowball given the possibility of unwanted complications from long-term drug usage.

In the case of anxiety disorders it advisable combine with non-pharmacological self-help tactics like talk therapy or relaxation strategies among others. In this way you can leverage both clinical medicinal options alongside other natural alternatives working in tandem rather than hoping for just singular actuator towards positive wellness.

So there we have it folks; a quick rundown what meds could reasonably prove indispensably useful when seeking treatment during episodes amplified anxiety attacks /when prescriptions required looked at more closely .

Always follow your physician’s advice on treatment protocol and dosages because ultimately health still remains an individual concern above all else!

And that’s all she wrote.. now go forth feeling better informed – just imagine those overnight epiphanies which won’t cause undue stress anymore “Thanks Dr. Me!”

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