Sleep panic attacks afflicts between 50 and 75 percent of people who have daytime panic attacks. Having a panic attack during broad daylight is awful, but having an attack at night is even scarier.

In the dark, things can often be more anxiety provoking, especially when you are by yourself. I reckon that most people, even those who do not suffer from panic attacks, have had their night’s sleep troubled by some fear.

Usually people just switch on the lights, look around the house and feel better. However, this same thing does not work with people who suffer from panic attacks at night.

Nonetheless, the symptoms of sleep panic attacks are same at the attacks that take place during the day. The person will experience accelerated heart rate, fast shallow breathing, tingling feeling in the arms and legs, and a sense of approaching catastrophe. In other words, the person will experience all the symptoms of a panic attack.

Some people might have the attack just as they are beginning to nod off, while others might have an episode from the blue while they are fast asleep.

If you experience these episodes know that you leave them behind you. But there are things you need to do to reach that goal.

The first step should be getting a thorough physical examination done by a doctor. Some physical conditions have the same symptoms as a panic attack. This way you can rule out any physical disorder. With night panic attacks, certain sleep issues like sleep apnea could be a cause for concern. It is quite possible that your doctor may recommend further tests done in a sleep lab.

The next step is ensuring that your habits at night promote and encourage a good night’s rest. This would mean reducing and completely avoiding stimulants like caffeine. Keep your bedroom just for sleeping or romantic activities. Do not read or watch TV in the bedroom. Also, you should try not to watch new or disturbing movies or TV shows before you go to sleep. If you suffer from nighttime panic attacks, the last thing you need is having distressing images in your mind just before you retire for the night.

The last step that you need to take is treatment for your disorder.

A panic attack at night is like a regular panic attack. The only difference is that it takes place at night, and it is this aspect that can be extremely frightening. However, it does not affect the treatment for the disorder whatsoever. The only thing that the doctor might suggest is taking a sedative to help you sleep. This sedative will be prescribed until such time that other treatment approaches start working.

The only issue with taking sedatives to sleep is that they can affect your normal sleep patterns. Sleeping at night after taking an Ambien is not as relaxing as sleeping without a sleeping pill.

The other problem with sedatives is that they can be habit forming. That is why when you are put on sedatives, you need to realize that they are only meant for short-term use. Your treatment for sleep panic attack should address the issue of duration of the sedative and how you are going to wean yourself off it.

You’ll find a review of an excellent treatment program for panic attacks and especially nocturnalpanic attacks at:Panic Away Review. And to learn more about panic attacks and the night visit:nocturnalPanic Attacks

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