| An anxiety panic attack can play havoc with your | | | | that you are breathing from your diaphragm rather |
| body as well as the ability to live your life in a normal | | | | than your upper chest, as is a normal reaction during a |
| and enjoyable fashion. By taking the time to learn | | | | panic attack. Focus on taking deep breaths and |
| about how anxiety and panic attacks are caused and | | | | exhaling all of the air. This helps to maintain the balance |
| treatment techniques you can take back control of | | | | between carbon dioxide and oxygen in the body. Be |
| your life; however. | | | | aware, that this technique does require practice; |
| One of the first things that should be understood about | | | | however, as you use it you will notice that you are |
| anxiety and panic attacks is that while the symptoms | | | | able to regain control much quicker using this method. |
| they create are quite severe the biological response | | | | With regular practice, this method is a great way to |
| behind them is actually a normal reaction from the | | | | stop your panic from becoming a full blown anxiety |
| human body. When the body perceives fear, the brain | | | | panic attack. |
| begins to release adrenaline. This creates a sudden | | | | Relaxation techniques are also a great way to get |
| rush of blood as the heart begins to pound harder. The | | | | your panic and anxiety under control before it |
| entire body experiences an increase of blood flow | | | | becomes a full attack. Listening to relaxing music can |
| while at the same time respiration increases, resulting in | | | | prove to be very beneficial. You may also find that |
| faster breathing. As we know, the symptoms typically | | | | listening to the sounds of nature can be calming too. |
| only grow worse from there if you are not able to | | | | Consider options such as ocean waves. Try listening |
| stop the panic attack. | | | | to whatever CD or tape you’ve selected and |
| There are techniques that can be utilized in order to | | | | instruct yourself to relax while you are listening to it. |
| bring the symptoms of a panic attack back under | | | | Close your eyes and focus on taking deep, slow |
| control. Breathing techniques are an excellent way to | | | | breaths as your body begins to relax. This is also a |
| control panic attacks; however, it order for this attack | | | | good technique to use right before you go to sleep to |
| to work you must be able to remain rather calm during | | | | help you get a better night of rest, which produces a |
| the attack. Therefore, it is best to practice this | | | | less stressful day. It is important to understand that this |
| technique during times when you are not feeling | | | | technique may also take some time and practice in |
| panicked and can remain calm. The first step in using | | | | order to enjoy the full benefits of relaxation. |
| this technique is to monitor your breathing. Make sure | | | | |