PANIC ATTACKS, DEPRESSION HARM YOUR MIND AND BODY

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Panic Attacks, Depression Harm Your Mind And Body

 

 

A study examined the medical histories of nearly 40,000 people who

were diagnosed as suffering from panic disorder.

 

It found that those who suffer from panic disorder are at almost

double the risk for coronary heart disease, and those who suffer from

depression as well are at nearly three times the risk.

 

Panic disorder is a syndrome characterized by repeated episodes of

intense fear. These episodes are accompanied by physical symptoms,

which can include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of

breath, dizziness, and abdominal distress. Roughly 2.4 million

Americans experience panic attacks each year.

 

The way in which coronary heart disease is triggered by panic attacks

is unknown. However, some stress responses to depression already have

been shown to increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

 

 

Science Blog September 22, 2005

 

 

 

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Dr. Mercola's Comment:

 

 

This should comes as no surprise considering what a major role

negative emotions play in your body's healing process. The connection

between your mind and your body is strong and well-documented by a

literal mountain of scientific research; healing your mind is a

crucial step in keeping your body healthy.

 

Unfortunately, most doctors, when faced with a patient who suffers

from panic disorder or depression, will reflexively resort to

prescribing potentially toxic medications as a form of treatment,

even though they don't provide any meaningful benefit. This is

laregely related to the incredibly effective " brain washing "

influence that the drug companies have over their educational

intervention.

 

How can I make such a bold statement?

 

Easy, I was one of the brain washed doctors. I went into medical

school fully believing in the power of your body to heal naturally

and I came out a drug prescribing doctor. I think I must have but

several thousand patients on antidepressants in the first few years

of my practice alone. Seemed like every other patient was walking out

the door with a script for Prozac or Wellbutrin.

 

But fortunately I finally woke up one day and began to understand

that there were far more effective options that actually addressed

the underlying cause of the disease.

 

One of my absolute favorites treatments that can make all the

difference to your health and help you deal with panic attacks or

depression is the Emotional Freedom Technique, the energy psychology

tool I use daily in my practice. It is particularly effective for

panic attacks.

 

Another wonderful tool you can use is meditation. Some people use it

to promote spiritual growth or find inner peace, while others use it

as a relaxation and stress-reduction tool.

 

Panic and anxiety disorders can be debilitating and severely affect

your ability to perform everyday tasks. They can also, in addition,

put you at risk for a variety of physical health problems. Resolve

your emotional stresses, and both your mind and your body will

experience the benefits.

 

Another excellent meditation tool is the Insight CD, which I now

recommend to all to many of my patients. The Insight CD is a complete

tool dedicated to helping you reduce stress, explore expanded states

of consciousness, and achieve deeper levels of self-awareness.