Curing Panic Attacks: The First Step
I used to suffer with GAD and Panic Disorder, now I am am going to show you why I am Gad and Panic Free and how you too, can cure your panic attacks and why what your thinking is causing them…
Is there a way to cure Panic or Anxiety attacks? The answer to that question is YES, but we must first explore why they happen.
Most panic sufferers have specific situations that bring on the attacks. These situation can range from social settings, public speaking to driving a car. In general most people can perform these tasks with little or no nervousness, for anxiety and panic sufferers these situations can trigger symptoms of extreme uneasiness to an exaggerated bodily response of fear or the flight or fight response.
Basically to stop this from happening, panic sufferers must first learn how to decrease the amount of anxiety they experience before proceeding to the task at hand. This happens by not fearing the situation and more importantly not fearing the panic attack that may or may not happen. This is the first step to curing panic attacks.
Realization is the Key to Curing Panic Attacks
Once you realize that fear of panic is what brings on the panic attack, you are on your way to avoiding another one.This can be a daunting task for a panic sufferer, as at most times they already feel out of touch with their body, and therefore feel that they have no control of their panic symptoms or irrational thoughts. This is where they must realize that it all begins in their thought process.
Our thought process is where the actual panic attack begins. Sometimes we are not even aware of our irrational thinking which gives us a solid foundation for anxiety. Irrational fears of regular situations can elevate our anxiety levels, fear of panic attacks can bring on the attack itself. How can you control your mind to stop the attack from happening?
Control your thoughts. This is the Solution to Curing Panic Attacks.
Imagine the scenario before the event. You think to yourself all the “what ifs” before hand and even imagine escape routes in case the panic attack begins. Instead, picture yourself embracing the panic attack, allowing your body to feel the fear rather then fight it. This will actually help you control the panic by taking away the fear of it, thus leaving no room for it to escalate into a full blown attack.
If your thinking, “Ya right” know that once you learn to confront the fear, IT WILL DISSIPATE. The old wise saying “All there is to fear is fear itself” hits the nail on the head when dealing with panic attacks. If you are no longer afraid of them because you know they do not harm you and you can now embrace them with that knowledge, how can you keep having them if there is nothing left to fear.
Taking a break from caffeine and stimulants, Why being dehydrated can cause Panic Attacks
Lack of a good nights rest can make you feel moody and out of sorts. You may compensate your tiredness with caffeine and sometimes if you consume too much, it will bring on anxiousness. Studies have shown that coffee intensifies stress, causing an average 40% increase in adrenaline. This results in increased heart rate, blood pressure, nervousness, and irritability. The exact feelings a panic sufferer wants to avoid!
Also, it dehydrates us and when we are dehydrated we become tired thus leaving us turn to another cup of Joe to awaken us. Talk about a vicious cycle for coffee drinkers or panic attack sufferers.Avoiding caffeine is the second thing you need to do to avoid panic attacks. Coffee, tea, colas and chocolate have caffeine so choose your drinks and snacks carefully. If you cannot live without your coffee try drinking decaf with a bottle of water. Water is a natural energizer and increases metabolism, plus its better for you and it rehydrates your body!
Lastly, stay away from alcohol or illicit drugs, while they can provide temporary relaxation and relief, studies have shown that alcohol can cause symptoms of anxiety and panic.
Learn to Talk and Walk your Way Through It
Panic attacks are extremely uncomfortable and sometimes very frightening. Talking yourself through it can be very helpful along with walking,(if permittable). Walking releases endorphins, the anti-stress, feel-good hormones. Combine this with deep breathing and sound thinking and you can lessen the severity of the panic attack or even avoid one.
If you fear a certain place because you had an attack there; having someone go with you to that place helps. You need support and by letting those who love you know what is going on can be a huge help to you.Tell them to remind you during an attack, that your body is only responding to an irrational fear and that it will stop. Once you wrap your head around this thinking, the fear will subside.
These are just a few techniques to decrease your anxiety and thereby aiding you to avoid panic attacks or lessen the severity of them. Sometimes medication and counseling needs to be implemented first to get your body to a state of ease and to uncover unknown stress.
Also, There are supplements you can take to decrease your anxiety; but only after doing alot of research and speaking with your doctor. It is best to be safe and even natural remedies can have unkind effects on your body.
Freedom from Panic is within your grasp, just take hold of it
Ultimately, your choice to freedom from panic is up to you, it may be a challenge but it is well worth the fight!.
Finding someone you can talk to and trust really helps. There is always hope and there is always help, you are not alone!
The above information was gathered and compiled from personal experience and online research. Please talk to your doctor before beginning any new technique or treatment.
