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Handling Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety attacks are seen as an abnormal and irrational panic over the smallest of things, however this is not true. Attacks usually occur without warning and a person can simply burst into fear. Triggers can cause an anxiety attack like getting stuck in the elevator or speaking in public but in some cases, attacks come out of the blue. An anxiety attack is a reaction to the situation or the problem at hand that results in leaving the person excessively fearful, or sometimes unable to act.
A person undergoing an episode of anxiety attack shows the following symptoms:
Heart palpitation (increase in heartbeat)
Hot flashes or chills
Hyperventilation
Surge of overwhelming panic
Feeling detached or unreal
Trembling or shaking
Trouble breathing
Feeling of losing control, going crazy; or fear of dying
Choking sensation
Nausea or stomach crams
Sweating
Dizziness
Chest discomfort or pain
Handling anxiety attacks
Anxiety attacks reach their climax usually 10 minutes in, and rarely last for over half an hour. During this time however, a person can totally lose control of themself and experience the symptoms mentioned above. To handle this attack, a person is recommended to do the following:
Relax Although it is often difficult to relax during an anxiety attack, it is very important not to give up. Continue to breath. Deep breathing helps calms and relaxes your mind as well as your body. During an anxiety attack, you should focus your breathing and slow it down. This also distracts your attention from the attack which can help you recover faster. Take some time and practice deep breathing exercises even if you do not feel stressed or feel anxious.
Keep a positive attitude Once more, during an anxiety attack, it is often incredibly difficult to relax or even calm yourself, but you must be in control. Push more positive thoughts to your head. Instead of thinking that others will humiliate you or that you may faint because you cannot handle the pressure, think positively. Do not anticipate that something negative will happen because in reality, it won't. Keep in mind that the more you think negatively, the more you will experience anxiety and panic.
Think that the attack will be over quickly and it will. Anxiety attacks usually last no more than an hour, and max out at one hour, so there is no reason for you to think and feel that your world is over. You don't have to be mindful of the time. All you should be doing is be conscious that it will not going to last forever.
Start an exercise program It's been said that exercise has great benefits both to the body and mind. It is also a great stress reliever. Experts agree that as little as 30 minutes of exercise, 3 to 5 times a week is enough to lower the level of stress and reduce the chances of having episodes of anxiety attacks.
Talk to someone you trust It can be your friend, your spouse, a relative or even a therapist. Often, having someone who listens and understands what a person is going through will make a lot of difference. This is because it allows you to bring out your emotion rather than keeping it to yourself.
Anti anxiety medication - The best solution is often the easiest, and it is to take a natural medication that does not involve pills or drugs. Certain providers or anti anxiety medication offer a natural and permenent cure to anxiety disorders and attacks.
