subject: Different Treatments and Management Methods For Panic Attacks [print this page] Different Treatments and Management Methods For Panic Attacks
Panic and anxiety attack victims have used many different procedures to relieve their stress and fears without using medications. Everybody is different and what helps one person may not do anything for another. Studying and trying different ideas seems to be the best way to find some genuine help.
Being aware of the things or triggers that bring on an attack is essential in helping to stop future attacks. If a specific setting or event is going to trigger stress it's best to stay away from it.
One simple example is: If being in a crowd of people has brought on stress in the past try to avoid it by going early or later when the place is not as crowded. Good planning ahead can reduce the possibility of encountering anxiety or even a trigger.
But unfortunately it is not possible to avoid all these situations. Sometimes the anxiety victim has to face them with confidence and maybe the use of relaxation methods. If you must drive on the interstate, for instance, and you know it causes you a lot of stress, then you will need to figure out how to do it with the least amount of stress. Maybe you could drive at a different time of day or maybe put something on the radio that will keep your mind focused on something else.
Some physical relaxation methods are helpful to some anxiety victims and not to others. They include regular exercise such as walking or running to keep the body fit and to relieve general stress. Everyone faces a certain amount of nervous tension and staying active will keep it from growing into more serious anxiety.
Breathing exercises are tried many times when stress is high to calm the mind down and help the body relax. But they are not helpful for a high percentage of sufferers. Also, other physical and mental exercises such as meditation and yoga can sometimes play a part in relaxing and anxiety relief for some individuals.
