Ways To Get Rid Of Panic Attacks

Panic attacks can be described as a situation of intense anxiety, which might or might not be triggered by an external stimulation. The person suffering from the attack feels that he is losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. Rapid heart rate, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, hyperventilation, abdominal cramping, chest pain and dizziness are some of the most common symptoms of a panic attack. Having a panic attack once or twice in your entire lifetime is okay. However, if you are going through the situation on a frequent basis, it is necessary to take significant steps regarding the same. Go through the following lines and find ways to get rid of panic attacks.

 

 

The first step towards stopping panic attacks would be to avoid having stimulants and drugs that make you more alert. Stay away from coffee, cigarettes, amphetamines, ephedrine, ginseng, and the like. All such stimulants weaken the fight-or-flight mechanism of the body and can lead to a panic attack even without an external stimulus.

 

Stress is one of the basic reasons behind panic attacks. If you are able to bring your stress levels under control, the attacks will come down significantly. In this context, meditation will be your best bet. It will help calm down your senses and help you avoid panicky feeling at the slightest of provocation.

 

Breathing exercises also work to the benefit of those prone to panic attacks. Whenever you feel that a panic attack is coming on, try to take deep breaths. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Focus all your attention on your breathing. This will not only help you relax, but also deal with the panic attack in a better way.

 

Whenever you are suffering from a panic attack, try to be aware of the changes that are taking place within your body - heartbeat becoming faster, sweaty palms and feet, pain in the chest, and so on. Now, the next time you notice the same symptoms, tell yourself that this is only a panic attack, everything is alright and you need not fear anything.

 

The moment you feel a panic attack coming on, force yourself to think that there is no threat and you are feeling scared unnecessarily. Keep repeating this in your mind over and over. Slowly, the idea will start settling into your subconscious and you will feel the anxiety becoming less and less, until you are feeling alright.

 

If you feel that none of the options mentioned above seem to be working, it is the time to consult a doctor. It is a wrong notion that only mad people visit a psychiatrist. Just like our stomach, back and throat, at times, we need a doctor for our mind as well. He will help you face your fears and get rid of panic attacks.