Control Anxiety Attacks - 4 Simple Steps to Control Every Anxiety Attack
Step 1 - To prevent an anxiety attack it is important that you learn the right relaxation techniques then practice them on a regular basis. Through these techniques not only do you learn the right ways to control your breathing but it helps to relax muscles which can become tensed up. If you can either attend some relaxation classes so you can learn the correct ways to breathe slowly and deeply to help you relax. The other way is to get some relaxation DVDs or watch some lessons online and then spend 20 minutes each day practicing them.
One very simple breathing technique to try is that you sit down somewhere quiet then take a very slow deep breath through your nose. After you have inhaled now very slowly release this breath but through your lips pursed. So it looks as if you are blowing someone a kiss until all the air has been exhaled out. Now again breathe in deeply through your nose and as you do so count up to 8 and then very gently again exhale through your pursed lips for a count of 8.
To further help with this technique as you sit still but make sure that you are sitting up straight so your lungs are fully inflated you make sure your eyes closed. Through using this technique your body and muscles will become relaxed and any tension in them will soon leave.
Step 2 - You need to reduce how many stimulants you consume each day as these can work on your body and make it more alert and aroused. Therefore if you are someone who does suffer anxiety attacks eliminating drinks that contain caffeine (coffee and tea) and foods that contain high levels of sugar will help. However, it is important that you don’t eliminate them from your diet all at once but rather slowly and gradually over time otherwise you can end up suffering from withdrawal symptoms which can actually help to increase the anxiety one is feeling.
Step 3 - Anxiety tends to create more energy and adrenalin in a person’s body and a way of reducing this is by exercising each and every day. It doesn’t have to cost you anything to exercise just a brisk 20 minute walk can help initially and then as you feel better so you can build up the level of exercise you do. Certainly exercise is a very important part for any person who is trying to can control and cope with their anxiety attacks in the future.
Step 4 - It is important that you learn to recognize those anxious thoughts and feelings you are having before they have a chance to spiral out of control. It is a good idea to write down the thoughts and feelings you are having which are making you anxious and see whether they are realistic ones or not. If however, find yourself having problems getting rid of these thoughts then do something that will distract you like some exercise or some particular task that needs your full attention to concentrate on it.
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March 18th, 2010 2:57 am
Very helpful post. A must read content especially those who suffer from this attack. There are several relaxation techniques we can implement right away when anxiety attacks. One way is by slowly breathing in and out until your body is in a more relaxed state and imagine in your mind something more pleasant.
March 18th, 2010 3:08 am
So it’s called Anxiety Attacks! I think everybody must have the same experience, you just got anxious for no reason! The 4-step solution sounds great and i’ll definitely give it a try when i’m attacked again next time! I’m serious!
March 18th, 2010 4:07 am
I think anyone with moderate to severe anxiety attacks for no apparent reason should be tested for celiac disease.
March 18th, 2010 10:10 am
thank you this for information
March 18th, 2010 11:01 am
thanks for sharing this article great job
March 19th, 2010 10:23 pm
nice thanks
March 20th, 2010 10:48 am
This is really one interesting topic that should be read, afterall heart attack is a very serious disease.
March 20th, 2010 7:49 pm
I believe it some lifestyle changes can help, for example not drinking coffee as mentioned or other stimulant. How about improving confidence? A confident person is less likely to suffer anxiety.
March 20th, 2010 8:14 pm
These are very helpful tips. It’s rather interesting that the solutions to many of our problems are in our minds!
March 22nd, 2010 1:05 am
I have suffered with anxiety attacks before and have found that regular exercise 5 times each week has really helped.
March 22nd, 2010 2:48 pm
I found that if you feel an anxiety attack coming on you can listen to soothing music that you’ve prepared ahead of time (something like a rainforest or a waterfall seems to help a lot)
March 22nd, 2010 11:22 pm
Thanks for sharing articles.
March 24th, 2010 7:28 am
Hey Karen. Great article, and very relevant, especially since many people suffer from anxiety in the US and internationally. I’m not sure how you feel about outside likes, but I wrote an article that I feel is extremely relevant to this conversation:
Nervous Nation: Tips on How to Manage and Cope With Anxiety
March 27th, 2010 9:01 pm
I really love your How-to do!
Congrats from Argentina
March 28th, 2010 3:10 am
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Live in the countrysie. keep a good feeling.
March 29th, 2010 12:14 am
I suffered from anxiety and panic attacks for most of my young life. I avoided social situations like the plague. While in college, I read every psychology and self-help book I could lay my hands on. Out of desperation, and fearing I would not be able to graduate, I made an appointment with a hypnotherapist. During the first session, he taught me self-hypnosis, which basically uses deep breathing (for relaxation) and visualization (to “see” yourself as calm and stress-free). I used this technique before each class, and was able to sit through my classes without panic or anxiety. I graduated with honors, and still use self-hypnosis during times of stress. I highly recommend learning this skill.
April 21st, 2010 3:00 am
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May 1st, 2010 6:58 pm
sometimes i also have anxiety attacks and when it happens, i just breathe slowly and deeply to help me relax.,..
May 6th, 2010 6:28 pm
Relaxation techniques and meditation can help a lot during Anxiety Attacks. “”.
May 8th, 2010 8:37 am
this is really nice..
May 15th, 2010 1:26 pm
These tips are, good. Finding a good technique to relax is probably one of the most important ones.
June 20th, 2010 8:07 pm
@ Deborah, I am really pleased you were able to overcome your anxiety and graduate. I think there should be more resources and help available for those who are at college because if you hadn’t managed to overcome your problem you would not have graduated and you would not be where you are today.
August 31st, 2010 5:18 am
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September 30th, 2010 7:04 am
Prozac is also helpful against anxiety attacks but be careful about its side-effects;”,
October 18th, 2010 4:52 am
when anxiety attacks gets me, it really creeps me up’”~