Overcoming Panic Attacks - What You Need To Know

By Larry Levine

Anyone can be struck by 'Panic Attack'. It could happen at any time of the day and at any place. It could happen even when you are in the midst of anything like walking, driving, shopping etc. It is a horrible feeling that can leave the person hit by it, devastated.

As I have suffered through dealing with panic attacks, I understand the difficulty of reading symptoms and will spare you this. Consider this the first step to fighting back against panic attacks and use this article to help you become stronger.

Certain things should be kept in mind and followed while experiencing a panic attack. Many people would have told you to take a deep breath at such times. However, that is strictly not advisable as a person normally suffers from breath shortening during that time.

If you attempt a deep breath and discover that you are having difficulty breathing this will cause you to become more anxious and aggravate the symptoms further. Instead, try to immediately think of something else and shift focus away from what you are feeling and what is happening with your body.

A panic attack is just that, and so many people suffer from them and understand the feeling. There is no need to give it any further thought and look around you for something else to think about. Find something that will distract you from what is currently being triggered.

Don't ever sit in the same place and brood about it. Go out and get some fresh air, take a walk, go play with your pet, chat or talk with your family or friends, jump or dance. Repeat to yourself that you are not going to let this panic attack make you weak or frightened.

Although it's easy to read about, I understand how hard it can be to keep panic attacks at bay. Understand that acting fast is the key to overcoming feelings of fear and anxiety. There is no good reason to wait.

The sooner you come to realize you need to act fast to prevent further attacks, the better off you will be. Do not delay because you believe that over time the panic attacks will cease because they will do the opposite. Panic disorder will not just go away on their own-it is up to you to take control of before they end up controlling you and your daily life. - 30437

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