How do you get through an anxiety attack?!
Question: I have just had the dreaded attacks begin again and need some ideas to get through them
Answers: I have just had the dreaded attacks begin again and need some ideas to get through them
I find that the best way to get through a panic attack is to focus on breathing and don't fight the attack! When I panic, I try to ride it out because I know it will not kill me. Fighting it or negative self talk only makes things worse. It may be helpful to remind yourself that so many people suffer from this condition. The more I talk about it the more I realize that others deal with this, too.
I have taken Ativan (anti-anxiety medication) on occasion and that helps a lot but I really try to let the feeling pass. I think the book, "Don't Panic" by R Reid Wilson is the best one that I have read regarding panic attacks.
Best of luck to you.
Krissy
First of all, some nervousness is normal for everyone. When that nervousness becomes more is when someone claims to be a victim of "attacks".
I recommend telling yourself you are normal, experiencing something that is normal, and stop being a victim.
During an anxiety attack, you may feel like you are losing control of your body. You need to control it. Steady your breathing first. Concentrate on taking slow, deep breaths. When you breathe in, visualize being renewed with energy, and when you breath out, visualize all the bad thoughts and worries leaving with your breath. Tell yourself that this will pass, and that you will get through it. In general, concentrate on calming yourself.
Breath deep and keep telling your self that ever thing is going to be great.
What is making you anxious? Try limiting your exposure to it...if you can't limited it then try to develop some coping techniques...deep breathing, projection = close your eyes and project yourself into a beautiful place you have been before like the beach or mountains and just feel the great feelings you had when you were there - that should get you to calm down a bit and allow you to get refocused...
I dealt with very severe general anxiety disorder for 18 years. Standing in line at a store... panic attack. Going to a theater (large open space with lots of people)... panic attack. Driving over a bridge... panic attack. Sitting in class... panic attack.
I suggest two things: see a psychiatrist. You'll need professional help to completely get rid of it. Second, visualization. For example, driving over the bridge... when I started feeling the anxiety coming on, I would imagine this talking fish I'd seen in a movie. It always made me laugh, so thinking of that broke the buildup of tension and the panic attack never happened. Think of something funny, or calming associated with whatever is causing you anxiety.
That will help you and if the psychiatrist sends you to a psychologist, that's one thing they'll probably tell you. I had three visits to a psychologist and about two years with a psychiatrist and my anxiety is pretty much gone. What's left is easily manageable with visualization.
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Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Panic Attacks / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings (Totally safe, without any side effects or complications of any sort) :-
ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS & STRESS :-
Sudden with restlessness and fear of death, Panic Attacks, Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)
Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)
With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)
Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)
Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.
DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-
Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)
Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones and/or Mood Swings. Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)
When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)
For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)
Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.
Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)
Take Care and God Bless you.