| Perhaps one of the worst things you could do if | | | | the frequency and severity of the attacks. A healthy, |
| you've begun to experience spontaneous attacks of | | | | well balanced diet, routine exercise and limiting the use |
| anxiety (often called Panic Attacks) is to delay | | | | of caffeine and alcohol will not only help control |
| treatment from a qualified caregiver. While it is possible | | | | anxiety, but will help you to get into shape and |
| to cope with this condition on your own, most likely | | | | generally feel better overall. Most importantly, as you |
| you're going to experience poorer quality of life issues. | | | | facilitate these changes, be certain to discuss them |
| What's more, attempting to take care of the | | | | openly with your primary caregiver so that he or she |
| symptoms of anxiety through fad cures will only | | | | may monitor your progress and hopefully identify |
| exacerbate the problem for you. | | | | specific triggers for your panic. |
| Anxiety management follows a logical care path as | | | | You also need to understand that you're not alone; |
| well as crisis intervention if necessary. It begins with an | | | | throughout history, many famous individuals diagnosed |
| evaluation by your family physician. This will rule out | | | | with various anxiety disorders continued to lead |
| existing conditions contributing to your attacks or | | | | incredibly productive lives. Artists, entertainers, even |
| identify a health problem that, when diagnosed and | | | | world leaders have suffered in exactly the same way |
| treated will eliminate your anxiety. Therapy, training in | | | | you have. So there is a precedent for you in that |
| relaxation (bio-feedback) and the development of a | | | | these types of disorders do not need to become a |
| support system made up of family and friends will | | | | barrier in your pursuit of your goals. |
| allow you to deal with incipient anxiety attacks on an | | | | When you've reached a point where the condition is |
| emotional level. | | | | under control, it's also important to remember that it is |
| Because many of the medications used to treat | | | | not necessarily cured. You need to continue to work |
| anxiety attacks require time to "build up" in your body, | | | | closely with your doctor, taking medications as |
| you may need to discuss crisis management with your | | | | prescribed and of course maintaining that healthy |
| doctor during the interim. This may require mild | | | | lifestyle! While it's true that even with qualified |
| sedatives depending upon the severity of the attacks, | | | | treatment, your anxiety attacks may never be cured; it |
| but in all cases, this must be monitored closely by | | | | will allow you to live a normal and satisfying life through |
| qualified medical personnel. | | | | proper management. |
| Changes in lifestyle may also be a factor to reducing | | | | |