If you are someone that has suffered from anxiety problems, then you might think that there are no options to overcome panic attacks. This is not the case and, in fact, there are many different ways that you control your panic issues and move forward with your life. Obviously, if you are having regular attacks then you should seek professional guidance. In addition, there are other options that you can consider to assist with your recovery and treatment. Here are five simple ideas that might help you to overcome panic attacks:
Avoid Stimulants - these are something that you really want to eliminate from you life as much as possible. It will mean reducing or totally avoiding things like alcohol, drugs, and coffee. Some people might think that taking these things will help to reduce your symptoms but they will actually have the opposite effect. It might be difficult to avoid these stimulants, as you might even be addicted to them in some way, but the effort will be worthwhile in the end.
Stay Relaxed - this is obviously common sense but not always so easy to put into practice. Panic attacks are an explosion of extreme fear and can leave you feeling extremely anxious. After suffering an attack, it is very likely that you will begin to fear another one coming again. This can lead to a horrible cycle of anxiety that is difficult to break. The tension will continue to build in anticipation of a further episode and this could then lead to the next attack. If you can practice some relaxation methods then you might be able to regain control of your mind and body so that you break free of the panic cycle. Some options you can try include meditation and yoga. You can also try to learn different breathing techniques that might help you to control your breathing rhythm and allow potential feelings of panic to subside.
Get Better Sleep - this can be important as it is how your body can rejuvenate itself. It is not just about getting more sleep, it is also important that your sleep is good quality and not constantly interrupted. Your mind and body both need regular rest and relaxation and sleep is the best way to achieve that. So do what you can to get a decent night of sleep by establishing good routines and trying to clear your mind before getting into bed.
Exercise - even a little bit of exercise can make an amazing difference to your health and attitude. Exercise, especially the aerobic kind, releases endorphins that give you a sense of well-being. It also releases serotonin which is a neurochemical that is often found lacking in people that suffer panic attacks.
Stay Positive - this is not always easy to achieve. People that have panic attack issues can have good imaginations but this becomes a negative force during an attack. Your imagination tends to magnify and concentrate totally on negative thoughts. Try to change the way your mind approaches different situations. You might be able to turn around negative thoughts and visions by simply telling yourself to be more positive. Practice thinking differently about various situations that might give you more relaxed feelings. This might mean using some imagery in your mind like lying on a beach or resting along a river bank. Eventually you will be able have your mind trained to turn thoughts in a more positive direction and this will greatly assist you to overcome panic attacks.
While the above ideas will not be a quick or total solution, it should hopefully give you some options that you can try without too much effort and with no expense. It won't be an easy path to overcome panic attacks but, with a bit of effort and perseverance, you will eventually be able to achieve it.
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