| Stress | | | | attack. |
| If a person suddenly develops panic attacks in certain | | | | You can visualize yourself in a quiet setting like a |
| circumstances, stress could be the leading cause, and | | | | meadow or deserted beach. You can also conjure up |
| developing an anxiety attack treatment that involves | | | | a protective shield. Visualize a bright light surrounding |
| stress management may be all you would need. | | | | you, one that nothing can penetrate. |
| We all feel pressured from time to time, and if you | | | | Take Charge |
| have a high stress job or are feeling overwhelmed, | | | | Stand up to the panic attack. Say to it, you will not hurt |
| you can suffer occasional panic attacks. | | | | me, because I wont let you. There is nothing to be |
| If you easily panic when being faced with a stressful | | | | scared of. There is no threat here. Count backwards |
| situation and you are aware of this, you can stop an | | | | from ten or twenty-however long it takes for the |
| attack before it happens. Go over your last episode in | | | | attack to subside, all the while practicing your breathing |
| your mind's eye. Remember where you were, what | | | | for something to focus on. Use your protective shield. |
| you were doing and who was there. Now try to | | | | Subliminal therapy |
| remember exactly what caused the attack. Once you | | | | If you have heard of subliminal messages, you can try |
| have the cause, the next step is to diffuse. | | | | a form of anxiety attack treatment that has worked |
| Feel the attack coming on. Now take a deep breath, | | | | for a lot of people. You can get them on cassette or |
| say to yourself all is fine, nothing bad is going to | | | | CD, and there is a choice of nature sounds or soothing |
| happen. Exhale slowly. Keep practicing your breathing. | | | | music. They are filled with positive affirmations that |
| This will give you something to focus on. You are in | | | | speak directly to the subconscious mind. All you will |
| control. | | | | hear are mumblings now and then, but your inner self |
| Visual imagery | | | | will hear every word. |
| If you keep a positive attitude and visualize a pleasant | | | | It is the subconscious that causes the panic attacks, so |
| outcome, you can also prevent an attack. Visual | | | | it makes sense to treat them by going directly to the |
| imagery is an effective anxiety attack treatment. | | | | source. Some people have had good results with |
| Before you leave to attend a function or event you | | | | hypnosis as well. Therapists will choose other methods |
| are nervous about, visualize yourself being happy and | | | | of anxiety attack treatment before prescribing drug |
| calm all the up until you leave. If you start out with | | | | therapy. |
| apprehension, you will set yourself up for another | | | | |