Everyone feels stressed and anxious sometimes but for people that suffer from panic attacks the problem can be much more serious. People who regularly suffer from panic attacks can actually have physical symptoms such as dizziness, trembling, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain etc. Some people have even gone to the emergency room believing they were having a heart attack. The physical symptoms of anxiety may not be life threatening but they can be crippling, keeping people from being productive at work, driving a car, or interacting with people.
This article is going to give you 5 tips for controlling panic attacks.
1. Learn the triggers:Everyone is different and what triggers a panic attack for one person may not trigger an attack for someone else. If you can learn to identify the situations that trigger your panic attacks that can help you prepare for them and cope with them.
2. Avoid caffeine:Coffee, soda, diet pills, and other products may contain caffeine. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system which may aggravate or possibly even trigger a panic attack.
3. Learn relaxation techniques:Relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises will help you to remain calm and focused. During a panic attack you are overreacting to whatever your trigger is and learning to relax and remain focused can help to put a stop to the overreaction.
4. Get plenty of sleep:When you don't get enough sleep you will feel added stress which may make you more susceptible to a panic attack. Getting plenty of sleep will help to alleviate stress and reduce the chances for triggering a panic attack.
5. Exercise regularly:Exercise releases endorphins into the bloodstream. Endorphins are hormones that give you a natural feeling of euphoria. Regular exercise will also boost your energy level, improve your self-esteem, and help you to relax all of which will help to reduce the chances of having a panic attack.
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