Jul
12
2010
Most people see the symptoms of an anxiety attack such as irritability, lack of concentration, sweating, difficulty breathing, dizziness and heart palpitations and chest cramps as what they need to be rid of to overcome their anxiety or panic disorder.
The truth of the matter is that these panic or anxiety attack symptoms serve as there early warning system to let them know that the attack is imminent. Unfortunately a vast majority rather choose the easy way out and choose to treat the symptoms of these disorders rather than concentrate on actually ridding themselves of the disorder so as to be able to lead a normal healthy life without having to rely on medication to do all the work for them.
There are many options available to the sufferer of anxiety or panic attacks which do not simply treat the anxiety attack symptoms but rather go to work at helping the individual become aware that these anxiety attack symptoms are actually there to warn them and help them find the actual cause of the disorder so as to be able to address the actual cause and be free of the disorder and its symptoms.
If one is able to recognize the very first panic or anxiety attack symptoms and you have learned techniques such as controlled breathing, positive visualization or the Bagha then you will be able to heed these early signs and take steps so as to be able to prevent the attack from actually manifesting or taking place.
All of these techniques are very effective when it come to helping the sufferer of such attacks to begin to be able to deal with their disorder. Once the sufferer has been able to master these techniques it frees up a lot more time for them to actually start to tackle the issue of ridding themselves of these anxiety or panic attacks permanently and to be able to lead a normal and productive life once again.
Dec
22
2009
Suffering from an anxiety disorder is no picnic and if you suffer from any type of anxiety disorder you’ll know this. An Anxiety disorders happens when our brain warns us about a perceived danger that is about to occur. You will also know that the hardest step in curing your anxiety disorder is admitting it to yourself. Once you’ve managed this however, there are a number of options available for you to find a cure for your anxiety disorders. And until you do one of the best stop-gap methods to help you cope with your anxiety attacks is your own form of Anxiety Self Help.
What do I mean by that? Simply, that you can help yourself in the short term to cope with your anxiety attacks whilst deciding on a proper course of treatment to cure your anxiety. It’s not too difficult and can be accomplished without too much fuss or fanfare. Simple everyday things that you can incorporate into your daily life will become part of your anxiety self help routine.
One of the best methods is to keep a list of phone numbers of supportive friends and family on hand so you can call them in case of an imminent attack. Since you’ve come this far in admitting your problem and seeking help for it there’s a good chance that you’ll also have told some friends and family members so the phone list shouldn’t really be too hard. Something to remember when you do call anyone is that it’s best to talk about something other than your incipient panic or anxiety attack. Also don’t forget to ask the person beforehand whether they don’t mind being placed on your emergency phone list. It always helps to give them a heads-up so they don’t stumble onto any sensitive issues.
Another step in your anxiety self help routine is to learn some relaxation techniques. These can help you to de-stress yourself when you feel an attack coming on and can help you cope with your anxiety wonderfully easy when you learn how.
Breathing properly and in a meditative manner is another great must-do in the anxiety self help department and is one of the easiest methods available to you. You can do this anywhere and anytime that you feel a panic attack coming on. Proper breathing techniques can be learned through a variety of methods and can even be self learnt if you can find the correct documentation on it.
There are more great anxiety self help methods available though I’ve only mentioned a few here and you can try one or all of them to find out one that suits you, and that you can utilize when you feel a panic attack or an anxiety attack coming on. Remember though that these anxiety self help methods might not be able to cure your anxiety disorders and are only meant to help you cope with your anxiety attacks. For a cure, proper medical attention should be sought as soon as possible
