Preventing panic attacks before they start is the ideal you
should be striving for. Whilst you may not reach this ideal state when you next
experience a panic attack, putting the following suggestions into practice will
start you on the right track.
Panic attacks don't just leap out of thin air. They are triggered by
something. Often your panic attacks are deep rooted and if you are to stand the
best chance of stopping your panic attacks, you will need to delve down to find
their root cause.
One of the best ways to reduce panic attacks is to become a calmer person. Practicing
a simple relaxation technique on a daily basis will put you on track to
becoming a calmer, more relaxed person.
A simple way that you can implement anywhere is to use a breathing
technique. Take a few minutes to concentrate on your breathing. Notice the air
as it fills your lungs. Focus on the feeling you experience as you slowly
breathe out. Take a deep breath. Breathe in until your lungs are full, then
hold the air for a second or so before you slowly exhale. Repeat this exercise
5 times. You will be amazed at how much calmer you feel. This technique has the
added bonus that, unless you are a really noisy breather, no-one around you
need know what you are doing.
Next time you start to have a panic attack, go back to your relaxed state. Breathe
into the relaxed state if necessary. You'll find yourself calming down and the severity
of the panic attack should be lessened.
The other thing you can do to help stop panic attacks before they start is
to read up on them. Explore the internet or your local bookshop. Part of the
problem with panic attacks is that they invoke a fear of the unknown. The more
you learn about them, the less unknown they become. This in itself will start
to reduce the fear you used to experience.
Don't be afraid to seek help. There are plenty of people around you who will
be prepared to help you to lessen your panic attacks if only you ask them. They
could be friends and family or they could be professionals such as doctors or
alternative therapy consultants. Any of these resources are available to you. Make
the best use of them and again you'll find that your panic attacks start to
diminish.
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