Managing Anxiety Attacks Using Only Two Fast Steps

By Sara Heins

A lot of people feel like there is no hope, and no way to stop the effects of a panic attack when it happens. You already know how bad a panic attack can be but you do have hope. There is hope, however, and several simple steps can help you lessen or even stop a panic attack.

Remember that panic attacks can be caused by any number of different things. For instance, something bad occurred in your childhood and you've yet to deal with it. Sometimes, a tragedy will make a panic attack occur such as a nasty car accident with a tractor-trailer or being raped. Panic attacks can however be a symptom of a more general inability to deal with stress. Of course it panic attacks can also be set off by much more immediate events like car trouble, mortgage issues, or losing a job.

There are steps to stop panic attacks no matter what the cause. The root cause identified you can begin to move back to a normal life by critically examining the stressors in your life. Small stressful situations will no longer be a problem for you.

Simple Steps To Stop Panic Attacks

Step 1 - Identify the Trigger

Of all the steps to stop panic attacks to be considered most important, you must identify what triggers the initial attack. Panic attack triggers can range from animals to certain kinds of people. After recognizing the triggers, the next steps to stop panic attacks can be designed and used.

Step 2 - Talk Your Way Through A Panic Attack

If you are seeking outside help for panic attacks you have probably already experienced one. You will probably be aware of the oncoming symptoms of a panic attack in that case. After identifying the oncoming symptoms you can then try to talk yourself through the panic attack. This can help you to remain calm while the symptoms come on, and therefore lessen the strength and length of the attack.

How do you "self talk"? As your panic attack ensues, you talk to yourself, saying that it is just panic attack, something you've been through before and dealt with. Talking also helps you breath regularly which will help calm you down. It will also be better if you try to breathe using you diaphragm.

Panic attacks can also be treated with other preemptive measures. One way to do this is to stop being so hard on yourself and stop hoping for a rapid resolution to your problems. If you try to keep an optimistic outlook you can actively reduce your stress levels. If you smoke, stop. It can also help to reduce your alcohol and caffeine intake.

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