Relief from Panic Attacks

By Eric J Thomas

The world today is full of stressors for the common man and woman. Work, family, and financial problem abound leading to stress on the mind and body. This overwhelming pressure can bring about anxiety and even panic attacks.

Lessening the stresses in our lives is the main thing we need to do, so that the anxiety and panic attacks won't happen. Taking on too many responsibilities can cause possibly disastrous results. Panic attack could be brought on.

A person's heart is capable of taking only so much. It can be seriously harmed by an over amount of stress. This anxiety brings on high blood pressure, bad eating habits, along with panic attacks. Heart disease often happens as a result of this, which can then bring on a heart attack. Another symptom associated with anxiety is sleeplessness. Not enough sleep can cause serious health problems.

Panic attacks can accompany anxiety. This malady is the paralyzing fear that something awful may occur. This may be felt physically. Sweating, shaking or shivering, nausea, dizziness, and the strong desire to flee are some of the symptoms. This is the "fight-or-flight" response, multiplied, and is usually unfounded.

One very simple and conscientious exercise you can do when a panic attack begins is breathing. Begin by drawing air into your lungs slowly through your nose, hold it a second or two, and release it slowly out of your mouth. Repeat this several times, with your eyes closed. Try to relax your shoulders and arms. Remind yourself that this panic attack will not last long and there is nothing bad happening.

You may do exercises that relax you at home. There is music available for purchase at music stores or for download online. This music is usually very soft and organic and sometimes has a person speaking in a soft and reassuring voice guiding you through a mental and physical relaxation technique. When a panic attack ensues, you can use this as a tool to bring it under control.

Discussing the problem with someone could also be beneficial. If you have a trusted friend or someone else you can visit or call, then do. Going over thing verbally with someone who is understanding often times can relieve not just the stress but the anxiety that may follow.

It is also important to practice positive thinking. When you wake each day assure yourself that you can handle any stress that comes your way that day. Starting the day off with a positive attitude can strengthen you against what problems you may encounter today. Panic attacks don't always have a unknown cause they can stem from depressed thinking patterns which can bring on failure.

Search out counseling that does not include medication can bring you relief. Many professionals are available in various capacities to help you manage not only your anxiety but also your panic attacks. Cognitive-behavioral treatments actually have been used for a long time and have helped many people. This therapy works by allowing the patient to identify personal behaviors, and other things that help to create stress and also anxiety in their lives. Hopefully this therapy will make the patient understand how their own conduct and lifestyle affects their anxiety.

Do not suffer with panic attacks anymore. Many treatments and techniques exist to help one through anxiety and any panic attacks, and no medication is needed. - 30437

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