A lot of people feel like there is no hope, and no way to stop the effects of a panic attack when it happens. You already know how bad a panic attack can be but you do have hope. There is hope, however, and several simple steps can help you lessen or even stop a panic attack.
It is important to remember that panic attacks can begin for any number of reasons. You may have suffered from a traumatic event in you childhood for example. Of course things in later life can also cause panic attacks like car accidents or crime. But some people are just natural worriers who have never been able to cope well with stress and begin to have it manifest into panic attacks. Of course it panic attacks can also be set off by much more immediate events like car trouble, mortgage issues, or losing a job.
But whatever is causing your panic attacks, rest assured, there are steps that can help them. After the cause has been identified and accepted the number of panic attacks will be greatly decreased and you can start to move towards normality. Small stressful situations will no longer be a problem for you.
Simple Steps To Stop Panic Attacks
Step 1 - Identify the Trigger
The discovery of the root cause behind your panic attacks is the most important step. Among other things triggers for panic attacks can include certain kinds of people and animals. When you have identified what triggers your panic attacks you can then consider moving on to the next step in dealing with them.
Step 2 - Talk Your Way Through A Panic Attack
It's highly probable that, should you be seeking outside help for panic attacks, you have experienced them before. You will probably be aware of the oncoming symptoms of a panic attack in that case. With this in mind, you can talk with yourself to get through the panic attack. This "self-talk" can keep you calm as you struggle with the symptoms.
How do you "self talk"? As your panic attack ensues, you talk to yourself, saying that it is just panic attack, something you've been through before and dealt with. Talking also helps you breath regularly which will help calm you down. It will also be better if you try to breathe using you diaphragm.
There are other preemptive measures in addition to the above steps to stop panic attacks. One way to do this is to stop being so hard on yourself and stop hoping for a rapid resolution to your problems. You can actively reduce you stress level and help relieve you panic attacks by trying to stay happy and easy going. If you smoke, stop. If you drink alcohol or consume a lot of caffeine, consider reducing or eliminating these things. - 30309
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