3
Tips to Help Control Panic Attacks Today
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*(Panic attacks and anxiety attacks are serious conditions,
and professional medical advice should always be sought.)
Are
you or a loved one suffering from panic attacks or anxiety attacks?
If so, you are not alone… there are currently tens of millions
of Americans feeling the effects of an anxiety disorder.
In
a nutshell panic attacks are the result of severe anxiety, stemming
from a wide range of problems.
As
a sufferer you will experience many different symptoms, some
of which may include physical discomfort, hot flushes or chills,
headaches, fatigue, insomnia, excessive perspiration, or even
an overwhelming sense of doom, or a feeling of hopelessness.
The
comforting fact for those seeking help with panic attacks is
that the solutions currently being offered have been tried…
tested… and documented by the masses who have gone before
you.
For
those of you with less severe anxiety issues there are a few
simple tips proven to be very effective.
1. Focus on Your Breathing
Practice
controlling your breathing. Taking slow, deep breaths can help
settle your nerves. Try breathing in deeply… then hold
for 4-6 seconds while gently telling yourself to "relax"…then
exhale completely.
2.
Muscle Relaxation
Concentrate
on muscle groups to "tense up" for a period of 10
seconds and then completely relax. Repeat this focusing on different
parts of your body.
Try
tensing both shoulders, hold for 10 seconds, and then relax.
Now do the same procedure with your legs, your back, clench
your feet or fists, even try your jaw and forehead.
Try
mixing muscle relaxation with your breathing exercise.
3.
Remove Yourself…
Often
all it takes to stop a panic attack is to distance yourself
from the situation for a few moments.
If
this is practical excuse yourself and go somewhere alone where
you can use exercises #1 and #2 above and collect your thoughts.
Often
you cannot physically leave where you are so other options are
to distract yourself by thinking of something pleasant or simply
occupy your mind with anything other then the stressful situation…
for example carry an MP3 player with you and listen to some
relaxing music for a few minutes… or call a friend if you
are able.
As
mentioned earlier these techniques are most effective on people
with less severe anxiety disorders. If you find the exercises
above just aren't doing the job then you may want to consider
looking at other highly recommended panic attack treatments.
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