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Acute anxiety is a psychiatric disorder that is distinguished by its brief panic attacks. The panic attacks are usually accompanied by behavioral changes. Most people have stated that they have had at least one panic attack in their life and many claim to have had more. It is estimated that about 1.7 percent of the adult population in America has a panic disorder. This condition usually hits in early adulthood before the age of 24. People who have experienced some kind of traumatic event usually develop acute anxiety. Studies have shown that women are about two times more likely to develop this problem than men.
Acute anxiety is usually brief, lasting mere minutes or hours. When a person is going through a panic attack, they may be withdrawn and moody. This condition can be brought on by fear or intense worry. Those who experience anxiety attacks usually perceive these moments to be the most frightening points in their life. When having a panic attack, the person suffering the attack will have a feeling of losing control and may have a strong urge to leave the place where it started. This kind of episode is the reaction of the sympathetic nervous system or "Flight or fight" response.
Many things can cause a person to have a panic attack. Things such as phobias and major personal loss are some of the more common triggers. When someone is faced with something utterly terrifying, the reaction will likely be acute anxiety. This can also be true for a person who has gone through a major life change. Other triggers include some medications, stimulants such as coffee or nicotine, drugs such as marijuana or mushrooms, feelings of self-doubt and "what if" thinking. Long-term panic disorders can be caused by environmental factors or could run in the family.
The symptoms of acute anxiety are categorized in four different groups, physical, perceptual, emotional and mental. The physical symptoms are chest pain, shortness of breath, stomach pains, light-headedness, sweating, uncontrollable itching and crying, claustrophobia, choking sensations, numbness, exhaustion and racing pulse. Perceptual symptoms include dream like sensations, time appearing to speed up or slow down, tunnel vision and heightened senses. The emotional signs are terror, various fears and flash backs of the earlier trigger event. Mental states may include loss of control and thinking ability in general, feeling of imminent ruin, extreme nervousness and loud internal dialogue.
Treatments for panic attacks can vary. It is best to seek out the help of a medical professional. There is no one best cure and often sufferers are helped by a range of therapies. Medical treatments using drugs can help in the initial stages. Most patients come to the realisation that drugs only control the symptoms and do not offer a cure. Eventually most people who recover realise that they need to work on the faulty thoughts and feelings that cause the condition. This can be done with the help of a therapist or via self help books and tapes. The good news is that acute anxiety is not life threatening and most people go on to make a full recovery.

Aromatherapy can be a way of using natural scents to boost our mood and relieve our body and thoughts from stress or anxiety. It has energizing and calming effects and can easily be combined with other natural anxiety relief techniques such as massage, meditation and yoga.
1. Bergamot
Helps to calm and unwind the senses also aiding with emotional imbalances which are likely to be activated in the course of change. Its scent is refreshing and uplifting, however relaxing. Bergamot has a stunning fresh, fruity-floral aroma. This vital oil comes from the rind of citrus fruit which can still be unripe and green from the bitter orange tree.
2. Lavender
Lavender is generally known as the Swiss army knife of essential oils because it is valuable for a great number of ailments. It helps with just about any imbalance and is usually a great addition to your first aid kit. I always carry a small vial of it on my person just in case I get any minor cuts, burns or even to inhale it when I'm feeling anxious. It has a rich, sweet, herbaceous, floral scent. Lavender is often an extremely fragrant shrub and it's essential oil is obtained from the flowers.
3. Geranium Rose
Relaxes the nerves and calms anxiety. It can aid with keeping you centered and at ease which is pretty welcoming to many during periods of change. It features a sweet, floral, rose-like scent. Note... it can also be exceptional for balancing the hormones.
4. Mandarin
Includes a calming effect around the central nervous system. You can also substitute sweet orange oil which is usually far easier to find because it is much more well-known. Sweet orange is uplifting and helpful for sadness, stress and anxiety.
5. Ylang-Ylang
Sweet, exotic, floral as well with a hint of spice, It's known to be an aphrodisiac. It is calming for the nervous system and brings harmony for the thoughts and relieves restlessness and agitation. Ylang-Ylang is often a tropical evergreen tree & the vital oil comes from the flowers.
6. Roman Chamomile
Features an extremely distinct scent, It is actually sweet and slightly fruity. When using this vital oil it is best to add one drop at a time mainly because of its stronger scent which can overtake a blend. Roman chamomile is known to aid with relieving stress of any kind, including anxiety, which makes it one of your greatest allies in Aromatherapy. It also is identified to assist with chronic tension and insomnia. Roman chamomile is one of various species of herbs, with daisy-like flowers, which can be where the essential oil is obtained.
7. Sandalwood
The main attribute is the earth quality so it's very grounding, being rooted in stillness and prayer. It features a sweet, woody, musk-like scent and has a calming effect on the nervous system making it another wonderful recommended oil for anxiety relief. Sandalwood is an evergreen tree and the beneficial oil is extracted from the tree's heartwood.

By Patrick D Williams