| Almost everyone has heard of anxiety and panic | | | | something really bad was going to happen. It can |
| attacks. Most believe however that these | | | | feel very uncomfortable and scary at its worst. |
| episodes only happen to certain people and would | | | | There are some tips to help you lower anxiety |
| never happen to them. Read these facts carefully | | | | and better deal with these symptoms in the |
| to fully understand the symptoms and cures for | | | | future. |
| panic attacks to better assess if this is your | | | | 1) Learn about panic- Read about anxiety to |
| problem. | | | | better understand panic disorder and the fight or |
| Millions suffer from anxiety disorder and panic | | | | flight response. Most find it a relief to realize that |
| attacks every day. These episodes can become | | | | not only are they not alone and crazy, but also |
| violent and emotionally disabling. In fact roughly | | | | how to retrain your nervous system to better |
| 25% of hospital patients that go in complaining of | | | | cope with stress and anxiety. |
| chest pains are actually experiencing panic. To | | | | 2) Avoid Caffeine and Nicotine- That goes for all |
| understand how to treat excessive anxiety you | | | | other stimulants such as diet pills and day time |
| must understand what causes these conditions to | | | | cold medications. These can all provoke panic |
| begin with. | | | | attacks and should be discontinued at least until |
| What Causes Panic Attacks? | | | | you have control of your anxiety issues. |
| Although there is no specific cause for why one | | | | 3) Control Your Breathing- In the beginning of an |
| person is susceptible to panic attacks and another | | | | episode the first thing you will remember is that |
| one is not, the reason for why these episodes | | | | your breathes were very quick and uncontrolled. |
| occur has been confirmed. If you suffer from | | | | This and a rapid heart rate are always the first of |
| anxiety your bodies defense mechanisms or "fight | | | | the symptoms. Counter act these conditions by |
| or flight response" is always turned on. You will | | | | taking long, deep, soothing breathes. Keep doing |
| often feel as if you are fighting for your life even | | | | this until your breathing slows to normal and your |
| when the situation does not call for that response. | | | | heart rate begins to drop. |
| If you do have panic attacks it does not mean | | | | 4) Practice Relaxation Techniques- Quality |
| that you are weak or fearful of everything. You | | | | relaxation is the best way to strengthen your |
| have a mental and physical condition that will not | | | | relaxation response. Suffering from anxiety |
| allow you to put your mind at ease. | | | | causes your stress response to be at its most |
| Symptoms and Cures for Panic Attacks | | | | sensitive. Try yoga, Thai chi, meditation or some |
| Nausea | | | | progressive muscle relaxation. A deep tissue |
| Dizziness | | | | massage works well. Make relaxing a part of your |
| Rapid heart rate | | | | daily schedule to lower your anxiety for the long |
| Chest pains | | | | haul. |
| Fast uncontrolled breathing/hyperventilating | | | | Doctors are quick to prescribe medications for |
| Numbness in hands or feet | | | | anxiety mostly because they still do not |
| Hot or cold flashes | | | | understand how to treat the condition. You can |
| Trembling/shaking | | | | naturally diagnose symptoms and cures for panic |
| Fear of losing control or even dying | | | | attacks by making simple lifestyle changes to |
| Different people experience different sensations | | | | control your anxiety. For extreme cases |
| but most will tell you that during an anxiety attack | | | | medication or even therapy may be required. |
| they have felt all of these symptoms at the | | | | Treat your symptoms before they escalate out |
| same time. Most also claim feeling dread that | | | | of control. |