No More Panic Attacks
Treating and Curing Panic Attacks and Anxiety
Stress is the biggest contributor to anxiety and it is self-induced! Consequently, it is under your direct control. Let go, treat yourself, have some fun. Although we can’t slow down the pace of life we can slow down our minds. Only ever do one thing at a time. When something that causes you anxiety happens, stop, close your eyes and count slowly to twenty. Break whatever it is that’s causing you anxiety down into little steps. Then take it on one step at a time, at an easy pace. Then let your mind relax. Take a break from the cycle of stress and tension and just “lax out”, as they say. Don’t continually over-exert your mind. Take time off for you. Learn to say “no” to people. Clear your day of scheduled plans with nothing at all planned.
Do not allow yourself to get stressed over something which you have no or little control over. If your mind is on “overload” that is your body’s way of telling you that you need to stop, relax, and regroup even if for a moment or two. Start by breathing through your nose, not your mouth, practice some controlled breathing exercises, such as buteyko (shallow breathing exercises); if you have a medical condition such as a heart condition consult your doctor first. By doing shallow breathing exercises, you will be able to slow your system down, and get your body to relax physically. Try closing your eyes while shallow breathing, through your nose, for five minutes, and relaxing; concentrate on your breathing, while clearing your mind of all thoughts.
Other ways to unwind include taking a relaxing hot bath, this will help your mind to clear and relieve your mind of stress and your body of tension. Another way is to occupy yourself with games or other activities that are filled with fun and entertainment. You could also take a break to watch a comedy and have a laugh, talk to someone, go exercise, sit by the sea, watch a sunset from beginning to end, spend time in nature, go for a walk along the beach, or next to a river, listen to the sounds of nature, take a vacation, go somewhere tranquil. Whatever it is that makes you feel relaxed.
By John Horrax. For better ways to cure anxiety, stress, panic, fear, or phobia click here: http://www.johnsreview.net/beatanxiety.html References: Jill Ermer, Living with Depression and Anxiety. Andrew Langerman, Proactive Strategies for Anxiety and Depression. This article is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT MEDICAL
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