When I first started having panic attacks, I had this notion that if I knew exactly what were the causes of the anxiety attacks, I would have the problem solved. The truth is, curing what may seem like unmanageable feelings is not that clear-cut.
Evidently, numerous things can cause panic attacks making the real reason a complex combination of factors. This meant that treating the symptoms of my anxiety could take a while and would require a multilayered approach.
While I wanted to try completely natural anxiety relief techniques, my symptoms were so intense that I decided to find some professional help. I wanted to overcome these panic attacks fast and get my regular life back. Perhaps that would give me a head start.
My doctor said you can take care of anxiety and panic attacks pretty effectively, for the short term, with anti anxiety medication. Typically if you go in for therapy for acute anxiety, this is what physicians or psychiatrists propose. Like most folks, I wanted a quick cure and I agreed to try Xanax while I continued to look for natural methods of anxiety relief. I also wanted to find out what was really causing my panic attacks.
Essentially, the anti anxiety medication allowed me to keep a calm mental state and get beyond the worst of the attacks. That made it easier for me to try a few of the long term solutions to anxiety.
I would have to say that learning how to deal with stress through working out, relaxation techniques, stretching, and breathing exercises has made a remarkable difference.
After I got to the stage where I could function without worrying about being overwhelmed by panic attacks, I knew I could start to look at the deeper issues. I began with looking at the triggers that caused the attacks.
It took me a while to realize it, but there are particular issues that continually triggered feelings of anxiety. I was really uncomfortable and insecure in some social situations in my life and that was getting to me. Of course I considered avoiding those sorts of social situations in the future, but that was not something I would be able to do. Anyway, avoidance was not going to get rid of the problem.
Nowadays, I rarely panic anymore. I have an understanding of the causes of anxiety my life, and fortunately things are getting better all the time. I know, without a doubt, that eventually I will overcome anxiety for good.
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