Christy Beck from Beck Psychotherapy discusses how you can better understand panic attacks.

Information courtesy of mentalhealthscreening.org
Symptoms

·           Heart palpitations

·           Shaking

·           Sweating

·           Nausea

·           Shortness of breath

·           Feeling faint

Treatments

·         Anti-Anxiety Medication

·         Psychotherapy

·         Lifestyle Changes

Calming Techniques

·         Breathe Deeply

·         Do Something Requiring Focus

·         Use an Adult Coloring Book

·         Try a Mindfulness Exercise

If you have been experiencing panic attacks, click here for a mental health screening to see if you could have the symptoms of a generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder.

Beck Psychotherapy is located at 103 East Beaver Ave. Suite #2 in State College, and at 700 Park Avenue Suite #1 in Altoona. You can call them at (814) 409-7744. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.