How To Stop Panic Attacks

But how do you stop anxiety?

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The short answer is panic attacks are caused by anxiety. But, what is anxiety? When you understand how anxiety crops up it will help you defeat your panic attack.

One of the biggest myths surrounding anxiety is that it is harmful and can lead to a number of various life-threatening conditions.

Definition of Anxiety

Anxiety is defined as a state of apprehension or fear resulting from the anticipation of a real or imagined threat, event, or situation. It is one of the most common human emotions experienced by people at some point in their lives.

However, most people who have never experienced a panic attack, or extreme anxiety, fail to realize the terrifying nature of the experience. Extreme dizziness, blurred vision, tingling and feelings of breathlessness-and that's just the tip of the iceberg!

When these sensations occur and people do not understand why, they feel they have contracted an illness, or a serious mental condition. The threat of losing complete control seems very real and naturally very terrifying.

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Anxiety is the most common cause of panic attacks but just how do you go about stopping yourself worrying. You've read a lot about anxiety and you have an idea of how to eliminate them but you're not sure whether you're making any progress.

Here's a tip I use with great success.

First understand your fear. This is the most important thing you must learn, understanding what triggers your panic attack. Fear is only present when there is something to be afraid of. But fear is only present in our mind. Understand this and you are almost there.

Clear your mind. Clearing your thoughts is the best way I know of dealing with a panic attack fast. Think happy thoughts. Take yourself back to a time when you were your happiest. This may be a time when you were at school, on holiday somewhere, or even just with a friend.

Don't let your mind rule your head. Think calmly of sitting on a beach somewhere with the waves lapping round your toes, or eating an ice cream whilst sitting in a deck chair on the beach.

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I can't tell you how many times I've heard of people having a panic attack and someone saying that they just wanted attention. Nothing could be farther from the truth. While a panic attack is not the same as some traditional medical conditions, it is both a mental and physical disorder that must be taken very seriously. If you suffer from panic attacks, see a doctor immediately to get your condition under control.

As classified by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), panic disorders are technically under the umbrella of anxiety disorders. Other anxiety disorders include social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and agoraphobia, among other conditions. Over 20 million people in the United States alone suffer some kind of anxiety disorder or another.

Panic disorder is characterized by reoccurring panic attacks that often happen spontaneously and unexpectedly. A panic attack is an intense feeling of irrational fear that lasts over a period of time. Some symptoms of a panic attack may or may not include a pounding heart, chest pains, sweating, difficulty breathing, the fear of going crazy, shaking, cold or hot flushes, the choking sensation, and nausea. One panic attack does not mean you should be diagnosed with panic disorder, but if this condition occurs a number of times and interrupts your life, you should see a doctor immediately.

Most people experience the unpleasantness of a panic attack at some point or other in their lives. While this may be a scary experience, you should generally not be concerned unless the month following the panic attack leads to constant worry about having another panic attack, constant worry about a condition that could be related to the attack, or major changes in your lifestyle.

When you have a panic attack, even for the first time, see a doctor. Try to clearly think about the symptoms you've experienced and note the time and length of the attack. This information will help your doctor find the best treatment options available for you. Often, panic attacks occur simultaneously with other anxiety disorders, so being clear about your experiences will help your doctor to understand your experiences.

Remember, panic attacks are real. While there may be a few cases where people pretend to have attacks to get attention or for other reasons, this is not the norm. If someone around you is experiencing a panic attack, offer your help and call a doctor immediately to get help for the person.

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