No one is immune to panic attacks.
Approximately 40 million American adults who are 18 years of age and older suffer from anxiety disorders.
As a result, it costs the U.
S.
over $42 billion dollars year! That's almost one-third of the United States' $148 billion dollar health bill.
Shocking, isn't it? Americans who suffer from panic disorder are becoming statistics at an alarming rate, simply because they do nothing to prevent their attacks.
People who suffer from panic and anxiety are 3 to 5 times more likely to get medical treatment.
They are also 6 times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than those who don't suffer from these attacks.
This number would be greatly reduced if those who suffer from panic did something about it.
Sadly, most take prescription medications and hope for the best.
What happens when the medication wears off? You see, people who suffer from full blown and repeated panic attacks can become disabled by their condition.
They then start avoiding the situations or places where their panic attacks occurred.
For example, if you had an attack in a public restroom, you may develop a fear of public restrooms.
That can affect your choices when dining out, seeking a job or entertainment.
If you suffer a panic attack in a car, it can lead to a fear of driving or enclosed places.
Do you see where this is going? Panic attacks can lead to many complications such as substance abuse, phobias, depression and even suicide.
Unfortunately, most people don't realize that these attacks can be eliminated, without medication.