If you are dealing with the reality of panic attacks it can be hard. Each individual’s symptoms are different, and there are a myriad of factors that can bring on an attack. This makes it very difficult for the sufferer to figure out exactly what will work for them.
The importance of sleep is particularly important for those with panic attacks. If you do not get enough sleep you can increase the amount of panic attacks you might have, and you might not be able to deal with it when you do have one. Always try to get at least eight hours of sleep every night.
A helpful way to manage your panic attacks is by speaking with a professional, such as a doctor or counselor. Trained counselors will be able to provide you with help and support. When you have someone who can provide you with support, it can lift your overall mood and your panic attacks may occur less frequently.
Check out the Internet and see if there is a nearby support group for panic attack sufferers. This can infuse you with ideas that others have tried and found helpful, give you a place to vent your feelings and most importantly, show you that you are not alone in facing serious anxiety issues.
If you think about it, has there ever been an occasion that you have NOT successfully seen a panic attack to its end? Control of both your body and your emotions must come from you.
Heightened levels of anxiety only grow when you feel alone in the battle. Always surround yourself with positive people who will help you when you are having trouble with anxiety and panic attacks. True friends will want to help you through your attacks.
Often times, a panic attack is much more harmful when you let the symptoms take control of you. Allow yourself to feel the emotions that you are experiencing instead of resisting them. Visualize the sensations flooding around and then away from you in a detached way. Focus strongly on practicing proper breathing techniques. Take slow even breaths, and try to remain calm. Eventually, the adrenalin will burn off, and you will feel yourself becoming more relaxed.
Nobody knows your own personal panic attacks like you, so only you can pinpoint the signs that an attack is imminent. Your biggest concern may be that you do not know what causes the attack, or how you can quickly control it.
