These steps would be best applied during of after anxiety strikes. You can use as many as you can apply or any one that you particularly feel comfortable with:Apply A Tried And Tested Relaxation TechniqueThere are a number of relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, positive thought reinforcement, self-hypnosis, breathing and so on. Go ahead and learn about each one of these and choose one that suits you best. Practice that relaxation...more
There is very little that you can do on your own when you suffer from PTSD. It is always advisable to consult a doctor and start treatment as early as you can. In the meantime, here are a few steps that could decrease your pain somewhat:1. Join a support group - it is very hard to allow yourself to dwell on the trauma you experienced. This is why most people who suffer from PTSD seem to shrink within into a world of their own. However, it is...more
Panic attacks are extremely disruptive and painful. Repeated attacks of panic can lead to aggravation of anxiety disorders, which would then require long-term medication and therapy. You need to beat it before it snowballs into a bigger problem. Here are a few steps that would help you do so:1. Recognize it coming - When it comes to panic disorder, the most important aspect in the plan for defense against it is recognizing that it is coming, or rather anticipating its onset. Here are a few signs that should warn you about an imminent panic attack:a. Tingling sensation - there is that funny feeling that your whole body is tingling; this is not a pleasant feeling; rather it is something that fills you with dread and apprehension. b. Shortness of breath - you will experience a feeling of suffocation whereby you start breathing fast as if to get in as much oxygen as you could because you cannot seem to get enough. You would feel as if your lungs are unable to fill with the much craved-for air, and you are dying for the want of oxygen.c. Disconnection from realty - gradually you will find that you are unable to grasp what is going on around you. Everything would look so...more
As an OCD patient, you are aware that what you are doing is not normal or acceptable; however, you find it impossible to stop or check your compulsive behavior. In most cases, people with OCD find it difficult to make friends or even keep their jobs. It has also been observed that left to itself Anxiety disorder seems to worsen over time. For SOS...more
We have talked such a lot about anxiety, its causes, and its triggers. However, do you know how it feels to be suffering from anxiety? Do you know what the symptoms you should watch out for are? An anxiety attacks often feels like a heart attack. You experience chest pain, shortness of breathing, head reeling and heart palpitations. You will also...more
You have heard so many times that prevention is better than cure. Hence, it is always wise to concentrate on how to close the door on the problem right at the beginning rather than seeking ways to solve it after we invite it in. Prevention is possible only when you know the causes of the problem. Anxiety can be caused by many factors, but at the root of it is only one thing - loosing control and the fear of loosing control. Anxiety sets in every time you feel that things go out of your control. You have a deadline which you feel might miss, you will find anxiety creeping in; you are caught in the traffic and you need to reach on time for a very important presentation, you will feel anxiety kicking in; you find that you or anyone of your dear ones is in any kind of trouble, there comes the anxiety again; and so on. You will find that anxiety and stress go hand in hand because both exert more pressure than required on your mind and body.According to the anxiety symptoms exhibited, the following are the types of anxiety you need to recognize and fight against: Panic DisorderThis everything around you triggers feelings of panic. You feel that you are in the middle of your worst...more
There is mention of visualization through this e-book because this is a very powerful tool in replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. It is also one of the best techniques to trigger good feelings and short-circuit anxiety attacks. Did you...more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is also very effective against panic attacks. The Chinese has combined the TCM with modern treatments, and many reported to have positive results. However, finding a qualified and professional TCM therapist is not...more
There are side effects. There is a downside involved in the treatment and cure of anxiety. However, complete cure is often a good possibility and suffering the side effects for a brief period well worth the trouble in the end. Normally doctors are...more
Everybody would have a first-aid kit at home, which is meant for administering medical care until you reach a medical facility. Often, first aid is enough to reassure you and put you on your way to recovery. Similarly, if you were anxiety prone, it...more
In order to identify anxiety you need to be very familiar with the symptoms it manifests. The symptoms of anxiety are many and these are broadly classified into five categories: (i) somatic, (ii) behavioral, (iii) cognitive, (iv) emotional, and (v)...more
Dieting is the practice of ingesting food in a regulated fashion to achieve or maintain a controlled weight. In many cases, the ultimate goal of women who wants to go on a diet is to lose weight. Diets can generally promote weight loss and they are...more