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Preventing
panic attacks is a serious business. If you've ever suffered from a
panic attack, chances are that you wish you never suffered from a panic attack
again.
If you can figure
out what normally triggers your panic attack then you have the upper hand. Start
working on whatever causes that trigger and you'll automatically reduce the
chance of a panic attack caused by it.
For instance, if you
discover that one of your triggers for your panic attacks is the fear of
enclosed spaces (claustrophobia) then you could look into getting a hypnosis
session that could reduce the fear or even get rid of it completely. Once the
fear has disappeared then any panic attack outbreak that would have been caused
by that fear will disappear with it.
If you're not sure
what is causing you to have a panic attack, then prevention becomes slightly
more difficult. It is easiest and best to work out what the root cause is. Otherwise
you are in danger of papering over the cracks – modern medication is a good
example of this. Instead of finding out why people have panic attacks, western
medicine offers up a magic pill that will get rid of the effects while leaving
the cause untouched, possibly to develop further and require more or stronger
drugs next time.
Keep a diary of when
you have panic attacks. Try to work back for a few minutes or hours before the
attack and see what caused it. Once you have a few examples, you will probably
find the cause starts to become obvious. When you've found one of the causes,
you can work on that cause and therefore preventing the next panic attack from
that cause. You may also find that a trusted friend can help you with this
identification. Friends often spot things well before we do but they can be
reluctant to come forward for fear of offending us.
If you don't yet know
what is causing your panic attacks, don't worry. You can still work on ways to
prevent panic attacks by a few simple changes in how you run your life.
Start by taking up a
regular form of relaxation. This can be a simple breathing technique. Or it can
be something more organized such as yoga or meditation. Anything that helps you
to calm down the pace of modern day life and helps you to relax is a good place
to start. Search around and find which method works best for you. You may find
that a regular walk is all that it takes to let you become more relaxed.
Then analyze your
diet. Are you drinking lots of coffee? Is cola part of your regular diet? Do you
smoke? Do you regularly drink alcohol? Is most of your food processed rather
than fresh?
Start to address
these dietary factors and you will likely find that you're on your way to
reducing or preventing your panic attacks. Get more top tips for preventing panic attacks. Visit Remedies Explained: you'll find great articles and tips including information on natural remedies for panic attacks and more!
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