5 Techniques to Naturally End Panic Attacks

By Julie U. Stevenson

Many people will experience a panic attack during their lifetime. Some people only experience one or two panic attacks during a lifetimes. Other people live their lives in fear, because they have panic attacks on a daily basis. If you have ever had a panic attack then you know that it is an terrible experience.

It is important that those who suffer from panic attacks on a regular basis seek help. People who leave their chronic panic attacks untreated tend to find that the condition seems to get worse over time.

If you have panic attacks on a regular basis you should seek treatment for the problem. As stated above, panic attacks will not stop over time. Often time's people think that if they ignore a problem it will simply go away. This is not the case with panic attacks. They do not go away on their own.

Most often panic attack present themselves with very little warning. Although panic attacks come on suddenly, for most people they leave suddenly as well. It is important that you discuss your panic attack with your doctor; however many people have found that natural remedies for panic attacks see to work best. That is because they don't have the side effects that prescription drugs have.

Read a Few Books

Some people tend to think that a self help book is something for the crazies or for those who believe that doctor's are evil. This is not the case though. There are many disorders, sicknesses, and circumstances that you can deal with on your own, such as Panic Disorder.

There are a great number of self help books out there so you will want to look through as many as possible to make sure that you are selecting the best. One good key thing to look at are testimonials. Did many people got good results by reading the book or not? If the there are many positive testimonies, then it is probably worth checking out.

It is important that you obtain as much information as possible about the author of the book. You will want to find out what it is that makes the author an expert in their field. Often time's authors will publish their resumes inside the book. This is a great place to look; however you may be able to find more information about the author by using the internet. If you find that the author truly is an expert, then by all means check the book out!

Daily Exercise

Keep your mind and body in fantastic shape by exercising daily. Exercise can help to lower your risk of panic attacks. Doing activities such as walking or jogging help to release stress and anxiety. Anxiety is one of the triggering factors of panic attacks. Try to get between 15 and 20 minutes of exercise a day at the very least. Take the dog for a walk, go for a bike ride or dance around the house. Any type of exercise is better than no exercise at all!

A Balanced Diet

A poor diet can lead to many illness and diseases. It can also make panic attacks worse. Improving your diet will not stop panic attacks from occurring; however changing your diet for the better can make panic attacks easier to deal with. Cut back on caffeine and excessive sweets. You should try to eat fruit vegetable and lean proteins every day. You should also consider taking a once daily multivitamin, especially if you do not get the nutrients needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Stay Busy

There is no reason to sit around and wait for a panic attack to present itself. It is important that you stay busy and keep your mid active. Take your kids to the park, cut the grass or run the sweeper. This will allow your mind to have less idle time and it will decrease your chances of having a panic attack.

Breathing Exercise

Breathing exercises can help when it comes to panic attacks. You can use them to help you when you feel a panic attack coming on. Many people find that breathing exercises are most effective during the onset of a panic attack. Breathing exercises can be useful in the middle of a panic attack.

Breathing exercise is a great way to deter major panic attacks. Especially if you use them as soon as the panic attack begins.

Prescription medications for panic attacks come with a lot of side effects. That is why many people find that they would rather use a natural method to heal themselves of panic attacks. It is also important that people learn to deal with this condition on their own. - 31521

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