Jeanne Latiolais, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
COULD IT BE A PANIC ATTACK
Could it be a Panic Attack?
My doctor says I am fine.
So, why do I feel...
So, why do I feel...
- shaky
- heart racing
- tingling in the arms or shoulders
- short of breath
- nervous
- hot/sweating for no reason
- stomach upset/nausea
- bowel upset/diarrhea
- dizzy
- trouble concentrating
- feeling detached from reality
If you experience four or more of these symptoms, you may be having a panic attack.
Panic attacks usually come in distinct periods or waves, lasting several minutes to an hour or more. They are extremely uncomfortable and troublesome, and often create a persistent worry that leads to more panic attacks.
The good news?
Panic can be overcome! Anxiety is common to one in four Americans; but, with a knowledgeable professional's help, you can learn to outsmart, and finally quiet, these agonizing feelings.
Dr. Latiolais specializes in the treatment of panic attacks with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy "CBT." Her approach is simple:
Panic attacks usually come in distinct periods or waves, lasting several minutes to an hour or more. They are extremely uncomfortable and troublesome, and often create a persistent worry that leads to more panic attacks.
The good news?
Panic can be overcome! Anxiety is common to one in four Americans; but, with a knowledgeable professional's help, you can learn to outsmart, and finally quiet, these agonizing feelings.
Dr. Latiolais specializes in the treatment of panic attacks with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy "CBT." Her approach is simple:
- Learn all you can about anxiety and the fight-or-flight mechanism.
- Learn what you have been doing right to rid yourself of panic. More importantly, learn the well-intentioned things you have been doing that actually make your panic worse. Finally, learn the simple concepts you need to arm yourself with the ability to defeat your attacks!
- Get your thoughts working for you, instead of against you. Learn how to use reason-based “counter-thoughts” and self-coaching to effectively combat your doubts and fears.
Dr. Latiolais’ goal in treating panic is to give you the understanding, concepts, and tools you need to defeat your panic, now and in the future. This is without dependence on medications or lengthy therapy. Treatment for Panic is usually short term. Once you know a few basic techniques and how to apply them, you will be feeling like your old self again!