Ways to Overcome Panic Attacks

By Harry Constantine

Panic attacks are often a significant problem for the folks that suffer from them. In some cases folks become too scared of going outside because they suffer from panic attacks.

Once you've got over your panic attacks you'll get on with your life. Many people who have regular panic attacks simply want to be in a position to get on with their lives.

Here are some easy techniques that will facilitate you to beat panic attacks and stop them from being so frequent.

When you begin to panic your breathing can always speed up and become very shallow. Once you are relaxed concentrate on breathing deeply and evenly from your stomach. You wish to be ready to breath like this without having to think about it.

The moment you feel a panic attack beginning, pay attention to breathing in this deep, regular manner. You could want to stop what ever you are doing and sit down to concentrate on making your breathing regular again. Sometimes this is often all it takes to prevent a panic attack.

After some practise this can become second nature to you and when you start to panic you will automatically breath deeply and relax, which will quell the feelings of panic. Initially you may want to use a cue to remind you to breath in this way, perhaps write it on your hand or tell the folks around you to remind you.

If you are more relaxed then you will usually notice it easier to deal with panic attacks. You can learn yoga or meditation or self hypnosis to help you relax more.

Panic attacks come from the sensation of being out of control, worry and not being able to cope. You end up not thinking straight because of the strain these induce. With these simple relaxation techniques you'll be able to prevent the stress and panic attacks from taking over.

When you understand what triggers a panic attack then you may be able to begin avoiding those situations. There are always going to be triggers you cannot avoid so you would like to alter how you are feeling concerning them. You could use one of any range of techniques, but a great one is to visualise a relaxed and calm you just before you enter the situation. Hold on to that feeling of relaxation and tranquility as you expertise the situation in your mind.

As your sub-conscious mind does not recognize the distinction between what you imagine and what's real (just imagine one thing that hurt from the past to check the reality behind this) you'll change how you are feeling regarding those situations.

If you do this visualization enough, the things that previously caused panic can only make you relaxed and calm. This might be a touch peculiar initially, but you'll favor it.

You can overcome panic attacks using the above techniques. Be prepared to be patient and to give yourself some time and you may see great results. - 30415

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