Panic Attacks Treatment – Nine Anxiety Busters!

For people who suffer Panic Disorder, sometimes the best panic attacks treatment is to work on relieving anxiety before it builds to the panic attack stage. After all, what’s that old saying? And ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Let’s take a look at nine ways to help decrease your anxiety.

Talk to a friend. Having someone you trust, someone you can rely on to listen to you without judging you, is important to everyone. But especially to someone who suffers from panic attacks. Too many people think that panic attacks are “all in your head” or think that if you’d only relax you’d be fine. These people make it even more difficult for the person going through these attacks to calm down because they think they really are going insane.

Get a dog. Yes, that’s right. Dog is man’s, or woman’s, best friend. And do you know why? Because they can’t talk, so they can’t tell you “it’s all in your head”, and they love you unconditionally. And dogs just make you smile. Just try to look at one WITHOUT smiling. Smiling releases chemicals to the brain that immediately have a calming effect.

Have some fun. Sometimes we get so involved in our problems and illnesses that we forget all about having fun. We may even forget that it’s possible to have fun. No matter how bad you feel, take some time out today to play catch with your son or have a tea party with your daughter. Go shopping at your favorite boutique or go to the beach and pick up some pretty shells. Even if it’s only for 15 minutes, that’s 15 minutes that you’ll be distracted, which will help ease your anxious feelings.

Express yourself. If you’re feeling anxious, express those feeling to another person, or write them down or speak them into a tape recorder. Often, just stating it out loud will greatly reduce your anxiety level.

Take care of yourself. Eat a well balanced, nutritious diet and get 1 hour of physical exercise 5 days a week. Taking care of your body physically increases your feelings of well being and helps reduce those anxious thoughts.

Find Friendship. Everyone needs a friend that they can rely on and trust to help them out in a pinch. If you don’t already have one, make it a point to find one. Start with your church or a support group for people who suffer from panic attacks.

Take time out for yourself. No matter how busy your life may be or the demands you have, it is important and anxiety-reducing to make time to do things which are important, nurturing, and life-enhancing for YOU.

Just say “NO!”. Taking on too much responsibility, especially during the holiday season, can make us feel overwhelmed and anxious. This is the worst possible thing for someone who suffers from panic attacks. Learn to say “No!” to keep these feelings at bay.

Keep a chart or journal on your progress and successes – No matter how small or seemingly insignificant, keeping a written record of your progress is one of the best panic attacks treatments you can do for yourself. Progress is always encouraging and encouragement brings a little peace of mind.