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Every person in this world fears something and the way to combat the fear is to look for ways to rise above it. Not everyone is capable of doing that since there are still some who will choose to hide themselves and block away the fear. Over the years, more and more people are having Panic Attacks without them knowing it. There are times when they rather isolate themselves over embarrassment that they might lose control of themselves while being in the middle of an attack. Some will say that a panic attack leaves one hopeless and helpless.
Coping with Panic Attack does not have to be all about medications and therapy sessions. It may be true that for as few seconds panic will leave you helpless but there are tried and tested ways now to take control over your fears even if they appear too overwhelming to stop. Before you begin the breathing exercises, it is best to learn more about your condition first for you to recognize it earlier on and accept it symptoms.
In coping with panic attack symptoms that occur for a minute or so, you either experience the following:
Hyperventilation
This will make you feel very lightheaded since you will be inhaling and exhaling too much oxygen. You will also experience blurry vision and nausea due to this. There are times when in the middle of a panic attack you will become out of focus and restless.
Increased Heart Rate
Once you are in panic mode, your body will release adrenaline which is the stop and flee factor. When you are caught in the spiraling mode of disorientation, the first thing you do is run. The people around you will wonder why you are doing this when in the "real world" everything is but calm and relaxed. The sudden increase of your heart rate will allow you to breathe faster and shallower.
Tensed Body
When coping with panic attack episodes, the best way to bring your heart and mind to focus is to relax but you may be one of the people whose bodies tense up. You will feel different levels of tension all over your body thus creating cramps to your legs, arms or the entire body. You will feel pain whether imagines or not. This is your body's way of telling you to stop.
It's not a good sight to witness people give way to a panic attack. If you do see them you can also go under its spell and have a panic attack too. The solution here is to always maintain a good grasp of your emotions to not be washed away with stricken terror. Do not alienate yourself in the process too. When you're coping with panic attack, the right thing to do is admit to yourself that you can be cured of it. Although a panic attack is not considered as a disease, there is also that small percentage that panic runs through your family's lineage.
