| "I feel like I'm going crazy." "I'm losing control." "I'm | | | | Diverting your attention to a repetitive activity can help |
| smothering and can't breathe." "I must be having a | | | | reign in your racing thoughts. Examples of this can |
| heart attack." If you suffer from anxiety, then you are | | | | include saying your ABC's backwards, repeating a |
| probably familiar with these symptoms. An attack can | | | | prayer, reciting all the US presidents or naming as |
| strike at any time and any place. Fortunately, panic | | | | much US states as you can. |
| attacks self help is possible, and with a little discipline | | | | Listen To Music |
| and self control, you can lessen the severity of your | | | | Music is a very powerful tool and is a very effective |
| symptoms. Here are 5 ways you can overcome | | | | panic attacks self help remedy. This is because it has |
| anxiety. | | | | the ability to alter our mood and mental state. Slow, |
| Tell It To Stop | | | | harmonious melodies such as classical music can be |
| The first thing to remember is that an anxiety attack is | | | | relaxing and tranquil. On the other hand, upbeat tunes |
| a feeling of dread or terror where no real danger | | | | such as hip hop or dance music can also be beneficial. |
| exists, and the key is to make your body understand | | | | See what works for you and calms you down. Play |
| this. When you feel an attack coming on, begin | | | | that music whenever you're feeling relaxed or happy, |
| speaking to yourself and say, "Stop! There is nothing to | | | | and the next time you have an attack, turn it on and |
| be afraid of. I am not going to die. There is no real | | | | go back to that place. |
| danger here." | | | | Get Some Fresh Air |
| Just Breathe | | | | There is always something to be said about the 'great' |
| Hyperventilation raises the pH level in our nerve cells, | | | | outdoors. If the weather permits, go outside where the |
| making them more excitable, which tends to trigger the | | | | fresh air and natural surroundings can help clear your |
| fight or flight response and causes rapid breathing. | | | | thoughts and repress your tense, emotional state. Do |
| Proper respiration is essential, though it must come | | | | something that you enjoy to tone down the worry |
| from the diaphragm and not the upper chest. To test | | | | chatter in your head. This can be tending to your |
| your breathing style, place one hand on your chest and | | | | garden, taking a walk or riding a bike. |
| the other on your stomach. Now relax and breathe | | | | If you are affected with an anxiety disorder, it is |
| normally. If the hand on your chest moves, you are an | | | | important that you know some panic attacks self help |
| upper chest breather, which doesn't bode well, except | | | | methods. By becoming familiar with these methods, |
| during strenuous exercise. It is considered normal, | | | | you can take control of your condition. When you |
| resting breathing when the hand on the stomach | | | | realize that you can help yourself whenever panic |
| moves, rather than on the chest. | | | | strikes, this can give you a sense of comfort, and |
| Repetitive Diversions | | | | before you know it, you're on the road to recovery. |