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The best strategy to wage war against an enemy is to get familiar with it. Remember the saying, "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer"?
To overcome panic attack, you should know exactly what it is; find out what its symptoms are, what conditions trigger an attack, and what latest modes of therapy and treatments bring on relief, including lifestyle factors that you should observe to minimize, if not totally eliminate, chances of an attack. Information is the key to managing panic attack and preventing the prospect of having to deal with it for life.
Sleazy Enemy
There is something sly about panic attack. Its symptoms can easily pass off as those of ordinary ailments that you can find temporary relief with over-the-counter drugs, until their recurrence and severity affect your lifestyle and performance at work, then you begin to seek professional help.
Steps to Conquer Panic Attack
Seek Professional Help First. Don't hit the gym without seeing your doctor. Although exercise may relieve symptoms of panic attack, only a medical professional can rule out other ailments associated with your symptoms. It is risky to attempt at alternative remedies or treatments for panic attack without consulting your doctor.
Exercise. Drugs can have side effects. Most people who have suffered from panic attacks gave their nod on aerobic exercises, yoga and running. Strenuous exercises release endorphins, the brain's natural mood enhancer. Exercise also takes your focus away from your anxiety and fear, which lessens the severity of your symptoms.
Build a Support System. Dealing with anxiety and fear on your own is a lonely battle. You need the support and encouragement of your family and trusted friends. Do not hesitate to build an alliance with a core group who has your best interest in mind. Your support system gives you the assurance that you are not alone, and this builds up your confidence, erases your self-doubts and chases your fears away.
Collaborate with like-minded people. The internet is a suitable place where you can find people who battle the same odds as you. Find forums, blogs and groups that deal with panic attack and you will be surprised at tons of information you can find.
Get Informed. The more you know about panic attack, the easier it will be for you to manage your symptoms. Read ebooks, health journals, articles and blogs on how anxiety and fear should be dealt with. Videos are also useful sources of information.
Above all, don't give in to your anxiety and fear. Refuse to be sucked up by it. Every time you feel an attack is coming, remind yourself that it is only temporary, and that you have power over it for indeed, you have!
