Panic Disorder
Panic disorder can be a crippling disease. The constant fear of impending panic attacks can lead to clinical depression. Agoraphobia, or the fear of leaving the house and going out, can result in severe panic situations. This disease has the potential of completely taking away your normal life by making you afraid to do anything. At Sunset Malibu in beautiful Malibu, California we understand the fear you’re going through. We’ve treated people who suffer from panic and other mental disorders. Our success rate is one that we’re proud of. People come full of fear and despair and leave full of hope and ready to live again. Though panic disorder can be very difficult to overcome, we’ve helped others do it. We can help you, too.
Panic disorder can require medication, especially in the beginning. Antidepressants may be prescribed also to help treat the often crushing depression that occurs because of the disorder. But these are only the tip of the iceberg. There are many other therapies and techniques we use to help you. Our luxurious facility is decorated more like a resort than a treatment center. This is because we believe that beautiful, peaceful surroundings can only help your struggle to get better. We have a dazzling Pacific Ocean view for you to enjoy during your stay. A rose garden and other gardens give the grounds beauty and peacefulness. We believe this is the best place for you to start to overcome the chaos of panic disorder. If recovering in luxury and beauty is something you feel will help you, call Sunset Malibu at 1-800-332-9202.
Paralyzing Panic Disorder
Panic disorder can be very difficult to overcome because it feeds on itself. A person who has only one panic attack is set up to get worse almost immediately. That’s because one attack can be so painful and frightening, you start to live in fear of another one. Panic attacks often mimic heart attacks, asthma attacks and other scary and dangerous conditions. Chest pains often occur, which can be terrifying. During an anxiety attack, a person typically feels like their heart is beating too fast. Often panic disorder makes you feel like your heart is “beating out of your chest.” Fear of dying of a heart attack as this is happening can make the attack even worse.
Couple the fast heartbeat with shortness of breath, and even more panic takes hold. Often you can’t take a deep breath, or it feels as if you’re breathing through a straw. Panic disorder can make you think you’re having asthma problems as well as heart problems. Some people may feel faint or even pass out from lack of air. Shaking, sweating, nausea, blurry vision and many more frightening symptoms can occur. One bad attack can literally bring on more attacks. If a person worries a lot or anticipates another attack, that can actually trigger it. But there are ways to bring your panic problems under control. Call Sunset Malibu today at 1-800-332-9202 to experience our panic disorder program for yourself.
Anxiety and Panic
Anxiety attacks and panic attacks are essentially the same. With panic disorder, the terms are used interchangeably. Some feel there’s a subtle difference, though. Some people have anxiety or panic attacks that aren’t dramatic. They don’t feel like they’re having a heart attack or asthma attack. Instead, they just feel extremely nervous for no reason, and may shake, sweat or feel weak. Their heart might palpate a little but not race. These are panic or anxiety attacks, too. Even if your attacks don’t make you feel like you’re dying, you may still have panic disorder.
Medication can help manage panic disorder, especially if you get advance warning of bad attacks. If you often will feel precursors like internal shaking, weakness or faintness before a full blown attack, pills can help. But there are a number of other therapies available at Sunset Malibu. Not only are you in peaceful and gorgeous surroundings, but you have many options available. You can swim in the pool, or work out in the fitness room. A personal trainer can help devise a plan for you. Exercise can help relieve stress and ease panic attacks. While exercise won’t cure you of panic disorder, everything you do for your health can help. Call Sunset Malibu today at 1-800-332-9202.
Untreated Panic Disorder
Some people suffer in silence. They have panic attacks and suspect that they have panic disorder. But embarrassment or fear prevents them from seeking help. Don’t be one of those people! Why suffer with untreated panic problems when you don’t have to? There’s no need for you to spend every day anticipating another attack when you can take control of your panic disorder.
Untreated panic disorder will rarely go away on its own. And while there’s no guarantee you’ll never have another panic attack, our success rate is amazing. At Sunset Malibu, we can give you the best chance of living your life as free of panic as possible. No one can claim to completely rid you of panic disorder, but the right methods of treatment and caring techniques give you the best chance. Right now, call us at 1-800-332-9202.
Overcoming Fear
You may feel like you’re about to have a panic attack just from trying to decide whether or not to seek treatment. It’s common to feel panicky and uncertain when you’re about to make a big decision. Why not call Sunset Malibu and ask some questions? You can speak to a trained operator who can answer your questions and help you decide if luxury treatment is right for you. Remember that very often the fear you feel with panic is much worse than the reality. If you find yourself terrified of the idea of seeking treatment, it’s probably an exaggerated fear. If you call, the result will be much less frightening than you imagine. Let the caring and discreet staff at Sunset Malibu help you on your way to a life not controlled by panic disorder and mental illness.
As with all co-occurring disorders, Sunset Malibu treats depression disorders as a co-occurring disorder with drug and or alcohol abuse. For additional information on Panic Disorder, please visit our main Depression Treatment page. For immediate assistance call Sunset Malibu anytime at 1-800-332-9202.