Anxiety attacks are not in and of themselves life threatening. However, they are certainly most stressful, unpleasant and debilitating. People who experience regular attacks of anxiety and don't get treatment have trouble living normal and functional lives. They also experience more emotional and social isolation, which is entirely needless, for effective treatment is available. If these attacks occur with any frequency, they need to be treated immediately.

Anxiety attacks are sometimes a symptom of another psychological disorder. This could range from mild depression to post traumatic stress disorder. The root of the problem is often unknown to the sufferer. Thus, …