Panic attacks are quite distressing for anyone having it.
Studies have shown that women are more prone to such attacks compared to men.
The reasons for this problem are varied and range from phobias, social anxiety to different types of medical conditions.
Different Kinds of Panic Attacks There are different kinds of attacks like cued, spontaneous & situational, about which you need to know so that the cause can be correctly determined and proper treatment is given.

1. Cued Panic Attacks: In this kind of condition the person when in a particular place or facing a situation gets the attack.
   
2. Spontaneous Panic Attack: In this kind of ailment the patient can face the problem anytime and anywhere.
   Trigger of attack is not related to any particular place or situation.
   
3. Situational Panic Attack: In some situations the patient starts to panic and faces the attack while otherwise he does not have any problem and remains completely normal.
   

Most Common Symptoms of Panic Attacks Analysis of patients has shown that there are many common symptoms that help in diagnosis of this disorder.
These are:

1. Sweating, increase in pulse rate, choking like sensation
2. Increase in heart beats, chest pains, difficulty in breathing
3. Nausea, dizziness, cold flushes, feeling like dying or losing control

At the Time of Seizure If you are having a seizure then follow the following tips to stay clam so that the situation does not deteriorate:

1. Try to suppress the feeling of death that starts to cover your mind and think positively, make an effort to talk with someone.
   
2. Reduce breathing speed, by closing your eyes and concentrating you will be able to do it.
   
3. Do not concentrate or try and remember the symptoms that you have heard about, it will do nothing but increase your anxiety levels and worsen the condition.
   
4. Remember that no physical danger exists and it is only a fear of probable harm that is the root cause of this problem.
   

Cure for Panic Attacks Cure for this ailment comes in the form of different therapies and medication.
But you should always consult a doctor before starting any treatment procedure.
Medication Medication can include:

1. Anti-depressants commonly known as SSRIs & SNRIs.
   
2. Benzodiazepines are also used but they should not be used for a long duration.
   
3. In few severe cases, anti-seizure medication is also used.
   
4. If other drugs are not working then inhibitors such as MAOIs are given but their use should be minimum as they do have side effects.
   

Therapy Different therapies are also available which effectively control these seizures and help to reduce them.

1. Exposure Therapy: This therapy attempts to reduce sensitivity of patient to the condition causing the problem.
   Patient faces similar condition albeit in a controlled environment to help develop the skills to cope with the situation.
   
2. Cognitive Behavior Therapy: In such therapy the doctor's efforts are concentrated towards knowing the thought process that creates the seizure.
   On most occasions it has been seen that the mind misinterprets a situation and reacts.
   The therapy tries to train the mind to think positively to reduce the possibility of future problems.
   

Thus we can see that all the important issues related to panic attacks have been covered in the above sections and these will greatly help you in taking the right steps at the right time to cure this problem.