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Caught in a panic attack it is easy to believe that there is no way out, and no way to stop the symptoms. Knowing how bad panic attacks can get you may have already given up hope. But there are simple steps you can take to lessen and even stop a panic attack.
It is important to remember that panic attacks can begin for any number of reasons. You may have suffered from a traumatic event in you childhood for example. Of course things in later life can also cause panic attacks like car accidents or crime. But some people are just natural worriers who have never been able to cope well with stress and begin to have it manifest into panic attacks. Of course it panic attacks can also be set off by much more immediate events like car trouble, mortgage issues, or losing a job.
No matter what the reason, there are steps to stop panic attacks. The root cause identified you can begin to move back to a normal life by critically examining the stressors in your life. Then you will be able to go back to a normal life because things like shopping, paying bills, and grocery shopping will no longer cause you panic attacks.
Simple Steps To Stop Panic Attacks
Step 1 – Identify the Trigger
The discovery of the root cause behind your panic attacks is the most important step. Among other things triggers for panic attacks can include certain kinds of people and animals. When you have identified what triggers your panic attacks you can then consider moving on to the next step in dealing with them.
Step 2 – Talk Your Way Through A Panic Attack
If you are seeking outside help for panic attacks you have probably already experienced one. You will probably be aware of the oncoming symptoms of a panic attack in that case. After identifying the oncoming symptoms you can then try to talk yourself through the panic attack. This can help you to remain calm while the symptoms come on, and therefore lessen the strength and length of the attack.
How do you “self talk”? As your panic attack ensues, you talk to yourself, saying that it is just panic attack, something you’ve been through before and dealt with. Talking also helps you breath regularly which will help calm you down. It will also be better if you try to breathe using you diaphragm.
There are other preemptive measures in addition to the above steps to stop panic attacks. One way to do this is to stop being so hard on yourself and stop hoping for a rapid resolution to your problems. You can actively reduce you stress level and help relieve you panic attacks by trying to stay happy and easy going. If you smoke, stop. If you drink alcohol or consume a lot of caffeine, consider reducing or eliminating these things.
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