*(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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