Forget it!
Longo's dream book offers another interpretation of the dream, according to which panic hints: stop controlling the situation and everything will work out by itself.
Did you dream about how you were overcome by a panicky mood and couldn’t concentrate on something specific at night? Most likely, you are very afraid that a big secret will be revealed.
Increased anxiety may also appear as a sign that your soul is in serious danger in the dream world. Especially if at that moment you woke up from wild horror.
Why does a panic attack occur and how long does it last?
The causes of panic attacks are not fully understood.
They can develop against the background of certain diseases, such as vegetative-vascular dystonia or hormonal disorders in the body. The trigger for the first attack can be severe stress or emotional shock, as well as uncontrolled use of stimulants - caffeine, alcohol, medications. Seizures can occur either spontaneously or in response to a specific situation. For example, when there are strong feelings due to a conflict, before a test or exam, before visiting the dentist. Panic attacks are possible after drinking alcohol or taking drugs, which serve as “activators” of the nervous system.
The duration of the attack cannot be predicted. It can last from several minutes to several hours, and occur at any frequency. Frequent attacks significantly reduce a person’s quality of life and require qualified assistance. It is a mistake to think that episodic anxiety is incurable or a sign of insanity. With timely help from a psychotherapist, it can be corrected. And the sooner help is provided, the faster and with fewer “losses” a person will get rid of the problem. Otherwise, deterioration of the psychological state and the development of other disorders are inevitable.
What is the reason?
It is advisable to establish why they fell into terrible excitement in a dream. Here are the most current transcripts:
- Before the exam - self-doubt.
- From the news there are numerous but small matters.
- Because of a catastrophe, a natural disaster, there is a strong resentment from strangers.
- Pre-wedding bustle - a prosperous period is approaching.
- Fears of unknown origin - test at work.
Did you dream that you seriously panicked for no apparent reason? In reality, you will suffer from a lack of understanding of others and hopeless loneliness.
Why do you dream of Panic according to the dream interpreter according to N. Stepanova
For those born from January to April:
Panic means a check at work.
For those born from May to August:
If you panic, in reality you will be overcome by numerous things, as the dream book predictor reports.
For those born from September to December:
Seeing some kind of incomprehensible panic in a dream means a financial audit.
Hold on!
Did you dream that you were in a crowd of panicked people? In reality, an emergency will happen, but unlike others, you will be able to maintain your sanity and find the right way out.
It’s bad to see that in a dream you, too, were subjected to general panic, and began to literally run away wherever your eyes were looking. Most likely, you anticipate real danger.
The worst thing is that very soon your suspicions will come true. Try not to get confused when something out of the ordinary happens.
How to treat panic attacks
Start by contacting a neurologist. A specialist will help find the causes and rule out other diseases of the nervous, endocrine or cardiovascular systems. He will also be able to prescribe prescription medications.
Over-the-counter medications are at least harmless and work on a psychological level: the very act of taking a pill gives you back control over your body. But don't overuse it and get to a doctor.
Over-the-counter anti-anxiety herbal remedies
Herbal teas are sold in any pharmacy
A neurologist may advise you to see a psychotherapist, and there is no need to be afraid of this. The best effect in the treatment of panic disorders comes from a combination of psychotherapy and drug treatment.
Psychotherapeutic treatment
There are several techniques and approaches that relieve anxiety and panic attacks. Any of them may suit you personally.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy. The form is similar to an active interview. The main idea: it is not the situations themselves that cause discomfort to a person, but his thoughts, assessments of situations, assessments of himself and other people. For example, the attitude “men don’t cry” leads to the suppression of emotions, and the idea that “a woman should be soft and patient” prevents the expression of justified aggression. By asking questions, the therapist helps the client discover and question preconceptions and irrational logic. This reduces anxiety, the fear of panic attacks disappears, and the symptoms gradually disappear.
- Hypnosis. The specialist puts the client into a trance and gives instructions designed to resolve internal conflicts and eliminate the causes of panic attacks. The method is not suitable for everyone.
- Body-oriented psychotherapy. The shape is reminiscent of yoga or a physical education class. The therapist helps the client relax tensions in the body that are in a certain way associated with mental problems. Includes relaxation techniques and breathing exercises to help stop a panic attack or alleviate its symptoms.
- Psychoanalysis. The form also resembles an interview, but you do most of the talking. Psychoanalysts believe that the causes of panic are unsolved problems and hidden internal conflicts in the unconscious. The work is aimed at identifying hidden problems. The method is slow and long, but it affects all areas of life, and not only treats panic attacks.
Medicines
Medicines for panic attacks are divided into 5 groups.
Sedatives. The most common type of medicine, many can be bought without a prescription. The active ingredient can be semi-synthetic, based on bromine, or plant-based, based on valerian, St. John's wort, mint, motherwort, lily of the valley, passionflower - these also include herbal teas. Reduce anxiety, irritability, improve sleep quality. They work better when taken as a course, but it is not always possible to quickly stop an attack with them.
Over-the-counter sedatives
Tranquilizers, drugs of synthetic origin. Another name is anxiolytics. They are quickly addictive, so they are usually used in short courses. The most famous anxiolytic, afobazole, is sold without a prescription, but such drugs have a sufficient number of contraindications, so it is better not to use them without a doctor’s prescription.
Neuroleptics or antipsychotics are prescribed to treat mental disorders. Second-generation antipsychotics, with a milder effect, are suitable for the treatment of anxiety disorders with panic attacks. These include the drugs Sonapax, Melleril, Thiodazine, Thioril, Truxal, Eglek, Neuleptil, Betamax and others.
Nootropic drugs. They improve the activity of the central nervous system and brain function in the sphere of higher mental activity. Increase resistance to stress in general and mitigate the effects of stress and stress. In the treatment of panic attacks they are usually part of a complex of remedies and methods. The most famous over-the-counter nootropic is glycine.
Antidepressants. Restores the functioning of the neural network of the brain. Reduces overall anxiety levels and improves mood. The effectiveness of therapy for PR has been reliably proven for some antidepressants: venlafaxine, imipramine and clomipramine. Medicines are not cheap and it takes time to achieve the desired effect.
Both psychotherapeutic methods and medications help fight panic attacks. It is most effective to use an integrated approach selected by a doctor
