Monday, September 20, 2010

Panic And Anxiety Attack - What You Ought To Do About It

By Candy Whitmore

When you are experiencing sudden and overwhelming fear along with symptoms like shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, chest pain and shaking, you are having a panic attack. Usually, anti-anxiety drugs are given to people who have panic disorders. But if these medications are not available you can still resort to the safer and more natural remedies.

If you have anxiety disorder, you must know that the symptoms mentioned above are totally normal for people like you. The symptoms may not actually cause you any physical harm but they can frighten you really bad and that's when you start thinking crazy thoughts. Realizing that you are not alone in this condition will make things easier for you.

Most people spend the rest of their lives having constant panic attacks, while some may only experience it once. The symptoms for panic attacks may sometimes be similar to that of another medical condition so study the symptoms or consult your doctor whether you are really having anxiety disorder or not.

The early physical signs of a panic attack are shortness of breath and heart rate acceleration. To manage such symptom, try to relax your muscles and take long and deep breaths. When you do this your heart rate will return to normal and your muscles will be relieved of tension.

Thinking negative thoughts usually add up to the effect of panic attacks. To avoid worsening your situation, replace negative thoughts with more positive ones. You can also apply thought stopping technique which when employed gives you total control of whatever things may intrude your mind. Master this technique to filter your thoughts and overcome anxiety attacks.

Another common condition linked with panic attacks is Agoraphobia which is the fear of being trapped and unable to escape a certain situation. Many victims of panic attacks have this fear. Experts say that you can deal with Agoraphobia by diverting your thoughts from negative to positive thoughts. The principle of thought stopping is also effective in dealing with it.

Although a panic attack is not something a person who has panic disorder can avoid, it can surely be managed and put under control. Since what causes these attacks usually start in a person's mind, you can train yourself to think more of positive and constructive thoughts.

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