In this next series of articles, we'll have a look at panic and anxiety in support of my new e-book Overcoming Panic Disorder. Panic and anxiety are both leading causes of health concerns today, and are one's I feel passionate about both in terms of raising awareness and offering natural solutions. Join me in discovering the truth about panic and anxiety and the many natural ways it can be healed.
Thank you for your readership, *Laura*
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Panic Attacks Treatment:
Panic attacks treatment can vary from person to person. In some cases it is possible to control panic attacks and prevent them recurring by simple methods such as relaxation and breathing exercises. We will discuss those here. Keep in mind however, always be sure to discuss all your options with your health care provider, first. What follows are a few natural solutions to panic and anxiety.
A mild panic attack can sometimes be controlled by concentrating on slowing the breath. This works in some cases because panic attack symptoms can include shortness of breath. This in turn can lead to short, fast breaths often ending in hyperventilation. With this in mind, learning to control breathing patterns can often reduce the symptoms of a panic attack and aid a person in coming out of it quickly.
When someone is hyperventilating, they expel too much carbon dioxide. This leads to an imbalance in the blood supply and makes the person feel as if they are not getting enough oxygen. This is actually not the case. In this feedback loop, these stressors lead to increased fear and panic, expideted breathing and increased levels of hyperventilation. As you can see from this example, shortness of breath can cause a vicious cycle that may eventually lead to dizziness and even fainting.
To counteract these events aim to control breathing when faced with a panic attack. This means teaching your body and your lungs to breathe slowly and more deeply. Here's how:
1.) First, exhale completely. One of the problems with fast, shallow breathing is that a lot of stale air remains in the lungs, so there is not room for enough good fresh air. To aid in the process, put your hand on your stomach while you breathe out to make sure that you are expelling the air from the bottom of your lungs.
2.) Next, breathe in slowly. How slowly? Simply, a bit more slowly than you would normally breathe in everyday life, and a lot more slowly than you would usually breathe during a panic attack. Try breathing in to a slow count of five or six, then holding it for a count of three then exhaling slowly.
If you are prone to panic attacks, it is also a great idea to perform these breathing exercises regularly. This will aid your body, helping it to become familiar with the correct way to breathe and how to respond during an attack. Your body has a memory system in place. By performing these exercises regularlly, you are more likely to control your breathing if another attack should strike. In addition, slowing the breathing in your everyday life may help to reduce your general anxiety levels and prevent future attacks.
Other ideas to consider: It can be helpful if you tell your spouse, friends or others close to you about your panic attacks and que them in to your breathing exercises. If you explain to those closest to you how you need to breathe during an attack, they can help by reminding and coaching you through your panic attack symptoms. An added benefit is, they may learn to breathe slowly with you. This can help them to control the fear that they may feel at the sight of you having a panic attack.
Other natural forms of panic attacks treatment can include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and psychoanalysis. It is possible to undertake some CBT exercises by yourself as a form of self-help, there are many books available on the subject. However, may we suggest it is better to see a professional in the beginning, or acute phase of your anxiety. This to have your symptoms diagnosed and have specific behavioral exercises recommended for your individual case.
We cannot stress this enough: If you are looking for treatment for panic attacks, it is important to discuss your symptoms with your doctor, first. This will enable him or her to rule out other serious problems such as heart disease that could otherwise go undiagnosed. Your doctor may then refer you on for professional panic attacks treatment or will give you the go-ahead with a self-help program that is available to you for instant download online. Please be sure to check our New Body Weekly Online Catalog for our favorites.
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New In The Retro Aging Series!
Overcoming Panic Disorder: Available Now!
If you have ever suffered from the debilitating symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack you know pain. Invisible feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness or dread can often seem overwhelming. In this short work, readers will get to the root cause of panic and anxiety. This in hopes of acknowledging fears and anxieties, bringing them to the fore while developing a healing plan to tackle them and win.
If you've ever experienced panic or anxiety, you know this silent intruder can control your life if you let it. No longer. In this short e-book readers are offered simple yet intelligent solutions to handfuls of dangerous medications empowering them with a sound healing plan from an author who has been there, and done it.
Edited By: Laura Turner
email: laura@beauty-and-body.com
