CBT explained

CBT or cognitive-behavioral therapy is different from other forms of psychotherapy because it deals with the problem in the present situation. Other forms of psychotherapy, on the other hand, are more concerned about tracing the root causes of the patient’s mood disorder from his/her past experiences.

This particular therapy deals with panic attacks in two ways. First of all, it tracks down the “thought” or fear that triggered the panic attack. By counseling, therapists will then show the patients how illogical the thought is, and will give him/her exercises too to deal with these illogical panic triggers the next time around.

While most panic attack patients are treated with purely cognitive therapy, other specialists also expose them to the behavioral approach. If the panic attacks are caused by heights, for example, the patient is then exposed to this trigger so that s/he can overcome his/her unrealistic fear.  

 

Physiological treatment

You also need to understand that your panic attacks are more than just psychological. If you’re having illogical fears, it’s possibly because your body is unwell too. Most panic attacks are symptoms of serious mood disorders, although they can also be caused by sleeping disorders, unhealthy diets, and lack of exercise.

If you’ve been working on a project in the office for a whole week, and you haven’t been getting much sleep because of too much coffee, the stress and your unhealthy lifestyle can very well cause a panic attack around the corner. The best way to prevent and stop panic attacks is to live a healthy, wholesome lifestyle.

Avoid coffee and food with too much sugar in them because these can cause major instabilities in your body’s energy levels. Try to work out at least 30 minutes daily to keep your serotonin levels stable throughout the day.